Microwaved stewed fruit

Microwaved stewed fruit

Plums make a tasty treat with this simple and healthy microwaved stewed fruit recipe.

Microwaved stewed fruit

Next time, make a hearty pud in minutes with our microwaved steamed pudding recipe.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Takes 10 minutes to make

Plums make a tasty treat with this simple and healthy microwaved stewed fruit recipe.

Next time, make a hearty pud in minutes with our microwaved steamed pudding recipe.

Ingredients

  • 600g plums, halved and stoned
  • 50g golden caster sugar
  • 4 tbsp cold water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
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Method

  1. Put 600g ripe plums, halved and stoned, in a large bowl, add caster sugar and cold water. Stir and add 2 cinnamon sticks.
  2. Cover with cling film and pierce several times. Cook on high (900W) for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Discard the cinnamon and serve warm.

delicious. tips

  1. Serve warm or chilled, with Greek yogurt if you like.

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