Poached Plums

Now we are in mid summer the gardens of Brittany are deluged with plums. Lots of plums hanging on the trees and as windfalls. The problem is what to do with them?! Well first I recommend you simply make some poached plum! It is so easy and simple but has a devine  taste especially when served chilled with fresh cream. 

Recipe 

400g sugar

450ml water

900g fresh plums

Method

First clean the plums and remove the stone. Put the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Add the plums, cover and allow to simmer until the plums are soft (about 10 minutes). Place in a bowl and allow to cool. Serve chilled as a wonderful dessert served with cream or use as a base for a whole multitude of desserts and cocktails.