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by Todd + Diane
When you’re looking for a great Summer dessert, this poached pluots recipe is perfect!
Poached Pluots Recipe
We love pluots (that delectable plum/apricot cross). They are a wonderful creation of the Zaiger family which has inundated Farmers’ Markets, fine grocers and backyards everywhere. Flavor Grenades, Dapple Dandys (aka Dinosaur Eggs), Flavor Kings and Queens. They have the light tartness of a plum, the firmness of a great plum, but the mellowed sweetness of flesh more reminiscent of an apricot. That’s why this poached pluots recipe is perfect for a stone fruit dessert.
Rarely do the pluots we buy (gardening side-note: we are growing Dapple Dandies but they’ve yet to produce. Hopefully next year as the tree has settled in and has grown quite nicely this summer) make it past the grab and eat junction, but occasionally we get to make a summer-perfect dessert with them.
Semi-Dry Riesling
One of our favorite desserts to make this poached pluots recipe in a semi-dry Riesling, drizzle some caramel sauce over them, then add a luscious dollop of whipped cream to finish things off perfectly (there’s that word again. Some may not have heard cookies described as luscious before 😉 but there should be no question that fresh whipped cream deserves “luscious” as a descriptive!)
The poaching gently softens the pluots, plus slightly sweetening them with the complimenting flavors of agave nectar (honey, sugar, or palm sugar are all doable substitutes). Then the caramel sauce is made from some of the reserved poaching liquid, tying its flavor to the poached pluots. Finally a dollop of freshly made whipped cream adds a cool, creamy counterpoint to the pluots.
If you’ve yet to experience a pluot, run to your nearest Farmer’s Market or exceptional grocer and try them. They are gems alongside their other wonderful brethren in the stone fruit family. If fresh, chin dripping pluots are old hat to you, maybe have a little fun and try this recipe to finish off that warm summer night’s meal.
-Todd
Adjust the sweetener of poaching liquid to the the sweetness or tartness of your pluots or plums. Agave nectar gives a perfect flavor compliment to the pluots and riesling but sometimes is hard to find. Feel free to substitute honey or sugar to sweeten the poaching liquid. Here’s more of our fruit recipes to enjoy.
Poached Pluots (or Plums) w/ Riesling
Yield: 5 Servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
Adjust the sweetener of poaching liquid to the the sweetness or tartness of your pluots or plums. Agave nectar gives a perfect flavor compliment to the pluots and riesling but sometimes is hard to find. Feel free to substitute honey or sugar to sweeten the poaching liquid.
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. (910g) Pluots or plums , halved and pitted (about 10 pluots)
- 2 cups (470ml) semi-dry Riesling wine , or whatever white wine you prefer
- 1/3 cup (113g) Honey , or Agave Nectar, or 1/2 cup (100g) Sugar
- sprig of thyme
- 1 cup (200g) Sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Poach pluots: Combine wine, honey, and thyme in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add pluots to the pan. Poach for about 3-6 minutes or until softened but not mushy (firmer pluots may need more time). Remove the pluots from the poaching liquid and set aside to cool. Reserve poaching liquid.
Make the sauce: Combine 1 cup of reserved poaching liquid and 1 cup of sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, and boil for about 5 minutes, will easily coat a spoon. Set aside to cool. It will thicken more after cooling. After cooling, if it is too thick add a little more poaching liquid to thin the sauce.
Make whipped cream: Whisk together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to soft peaks. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Serve: Plate a couple pluots per serving. Pour sauce over pluots and top with a nice dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 462kcal, Carbohydrates: 71g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 16mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 67g, Vitamin A: 1105IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 44mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 462
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44 comments on “Poached Pluots in Reisling”
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Jocelyn Jiang — November 13, 2011 @ 7:34 pm Reply
Oh my, the color of peaches is so lovely.
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Amelia from Z Tasty Life — September 16, 2010 @ 8:15 am Reply
they must be incredibly aromatic
The sprig of thyme adds a nice touch -
Yue Edwards — September 5, 2010 @ 6:21 pm Reply
I simply love your blog!! fabulous photograhs
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Kathleen — August 22, 2010 @ 3:37 pm Reply
will certainly try that soon. Make a Bellini, fresh peaches for Summer Fest
