Plums are in season, how to make delicious plum syrup, great thirst quencher at home

GĐXH - Plum syrup has a light, sweet and sour aroma combined with soft, sweet fresh plum pieces, making it a delicious and extremely nutritious drink.

How to make plum syrup soaked in sugar with whole fruit

Prepare ingredients

1kg plums, 350gr sugar, lime water, salt.

How to do it

After buying the plums, wash them with water and remove the stems. Soak the plums in lime water for about 15 minutes so that the plums remain crispy when soaked in sugar. Rinse with water and continue to soak in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes.

Rinse with clean water again and let it drain to prepare for the next step. Arrange the plums in a glass jar in layers. For each layer of plums, there will be a layer of sugar.

Repeat the process of alternating layers of plums and sugar. The final layer on top will be a layer of sugar. Cover tightly and let it sit for 48 hours to allow the plums to absorb the sugar.

Soak plums in lime water for about 15 minutes so that the plums remain crispy when soaked in sugar.

The candied plums are done when you see the sugar has completely dissolved and the plums have released their juice. Place the plums on the stove and heat until the plums boil and the plum juice has slightly thickened. Let the plums cool completely before putting them in a glass jar.

Sugar-soaked plum syrup has a moderate sweetness and natural plum aroma. This method preserves the plums for a long time and is a perfect summer drink.

How to cook sweet and fragrant plum syrup

Prepare ingredients

1kg plum, 350gr sugar.

How to do it

Wash the plums thoroughly with water and remove all the leaves and stems. Peel the plums with a knife. Cut each plum in half and remove the seeds.

Cut the plums into bite-sized pieces. Mix the plums with 350g of sugar and soak for 24 hours.

Plum syrup will have a moderate sweetness and natural plum aroma.

Next, bring the soaked plum mixture to a simmer on the stove over low heat for about 20-30 minutes. When the plums are soft, slightly viscous, and turn dark red, they are done.

Finished product

Plum syrup has a sweet, slightly sour taste and the characteristic aroma of Hanoi plums. When drinking, mix plum syrup with a little filtered water and some ice cubes to have an unbeatable delicious drink.

Notes when making plum syrup

Always pay attention to the temperature when cooking, do not use too high heat as it can burn the sugar and discolor the dish. Choose plums that are just ripe, they will be very delicious when made into syrup.

Do not soak plums in salt water or lime water for more than 15 minutes. Do not soak plums in sugar for more than 24 hours, as this will cause the plums to sour and the syrup will not be as good. You can add a little vanilla to make the syrup more fragrant.

Always pay attention to the temperature when cooking, do not use too high a heat as it can burn the sugar and discolor the dish.

How to preserve plum syrup for a long time

The spoon used to scoop the syrup must always be clean. Always keep the syrup jar tightly closed and store within 14 days. Let the syrup cool completely before putting it in the jar to avoid condensation which will cause the syrup to spoil.

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