Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ripe plums, halved and pitted
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the halved plums and cinnamon stick, ensuring plums are coated.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until plums are tender.
- Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Choose ripe plums for the best sweetness.
Adjust sugar based on the natural sweetness of the plums.
Cool completely before refrigerating for lasting flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.5
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0