PLUM BUTTER

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This "butter" is cooked slowly until it is concentrated and deep red. It makes a wonderful breakfast, served with toast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 pounds plums
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Split plums in half, remove pits, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Do not peel. Place in a 6-quart nonreactive saucepan, and add 1 cup water and the sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook until fruit is very soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; puree fruit and liquid in a food mill or food processor.
  • Rinse saucepan and return puree to pan along with cardamom and cinnamon. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until thick enough to spread, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in an airtight container.

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