Summer Plum Compote

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Course Dessert

Servings l

Calories 348kcal

1 kg ripe plums
7 tbsp sugar or sweetener after your choice (adjust according to the sweetness of your plums)
1 vanilla bean sliced lengthwise
4 pods cardamom
1/4 cup water or lemon or orange juice

Cut the plums into halves, remove the stone. Cut into smaller chunks if your plums are larger, or just leave them in halves if smaller and you prefer a chunky compote. Transfer the plums into a large pot and add the remaining ingredients. Slowly heat the compote under a lit until it begins to boil, then turn down the heat and let it simmer for approximately 15 – 20 min. Remove the lit and let it simmer a little longer until you like the texture. My compote was a little liquid with a lot of juice/sirup, which I think is delicious when you pour it onto yoghurt.
Remove the cardamom pods and pour the hot compote onto clean glass jars and add the lit while hot. Store the compote in the fridge. Keeps well for a couple of month (when not opened) and around 2-3 weeks after it has been opened.