Roasted plum chutney

Name: Roasted plum chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 plums, cut into wedges; 1 shallot, chopped; 3 to 4 tsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp port; 2 whole star anise; 1 tsp olive oil

Prep Time10 min
Total Time10 min
Makes1 Cup

*PLUS Cooking time: 20 minutes, Standing Time: 30 minutes

By Chatelaine

John Cullen

Ingredients

4 plums, cut into wedges
1 shallot, chopped
3 to 4 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp port
2 whole star anise
1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F. Line an 8 × 8-in. baking dish with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients and spread in one layer in the baking dish. Roast, stirring occasionally until plums begin to soften, 20 to 25 min.
Remove from oven. Discard star anise. Using a potato masher, gently mash and let cool 30 min.
Refrigerate up to a week. Serve with artisanal cheese from the market.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 22, Carbohydrates 5g, Sodium 1mg.

Kitchen Tip:

If plums are tart, use the higher amount of sugar; if they’re sweet, use less sugar.

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Vegetarian appetizer side dishes roast Desserts sauces world cuisine

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