Plum sauce

1 cup

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsCanned purple plums, drained reserve 3/4 cup juice)
½cupApricot preserves
1tablespoonMinced garlic *
2teaspoonsFresh ginger, grated
1tablespoonRed rice vinegar or cider
1teaspoonBrown sugar
½teaspoonSoy sauce
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonBlack pepper, fresh
pinchCayenne pepper

Directions

Remove and discard the pits and skins from the plums. Puree the plums a food processor until smooth. Place the puree in a smal heavy suacep and add the remaining ingredients. Add enough of the reserved juice to make the mixture the consistency of applesauce. Bring the mixture to boil and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Remove the garlic. I silky smooth sauce is desired, strain. Serve at room temp.

*NOTE: It is preferable to put the minced garlic in a tea straner for of removal.

Recipe from "Rose's Melting Pot" Submitted By TANANA REYNOLDS On 05-23-95