Wine Poached Plums

Transform your dessert game with these exquisite Wine Poached Plums—an elegant marriage of ripe, tender plums and a spiced red wine syrup infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest. This sophisticated recipe, ready in just 35 minutes, features plums gently simmered in a fragrant blend of dry red wine, vanilla, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. The poaching liquid reduces into a luxurious syrup, perfect for drizzling over the plums for an indulgent finishing touch. Serve these ruby-red beauties warm, at room temperature, or chilled, paired with whipped cream, creamy yogurt, or velvety vanilla ice cream. Perfect for dinner parties or a romantic treat, this easy yet impressive dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 whole ripe plums
• 500 ml dry red wine
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 strip orange zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 250 ml water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the plums, leaving the skins on. Using a knife, cut a small shallow 'X' at the bottom of each plum to help them absorb the flavors while poaching.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, water, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and the strip of orange zest. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Carefully add the plums to the saucepan, ensuring they are partially submerged in the wine mixture. Add the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the plums poach gently for 15-20 minutes, turning them occasionally using a spoon to ensure even cooking. The plums are ready when their skins begin to wrinkle and they are tender but not falling apart.

Step 6

Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove the poached plums from the saucepan and set them aside on a serving dish.

Step 7

Increase the heat to medium-high and boil the poaching liquid for 5-7 minutes to reduce it into a slightly thickened syrup.

Step 8

Strain the syrup to remove the spices and orange zest, then pour it over the plums.

Step 9

Allow the wine-poached plums to cool slightly before serving. They can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, paired with whipped cream, yogurt, or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1215.3

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 52.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 196.2g
Protein 4.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 167.3mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1400.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.3%

Protein: 1.7%

Carbs: 95.9%