Frozen Plums with Sugar for the Winter: Recipe + 6 Step-by-Step Photos

This time, I'm offering a slightly different approach to freezing plums for winter storage. This is more of a complete, ready-to-eat dessert than simply a way to preserve ingredients for later use. Therefore, the preparation method is a bit more complex than usual.

Nutritional value per serving

139.1 kcal

Proteins: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 32.8 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 30 min
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It will work even if you're making it for the first time. Not just this dish, but your first time ever.
Number of servings: 1

Baking the fruit helps to better develop its flavor, making the flesh softer and more uniform. Lemon and cane sugar further enhance the plum's flavor. Therefore, I highly recommend adding them to enhance the final taste.

Even though plums are frozen baked, they can still be used in many ways. You can defrost a portion and make a flavorful filling for buns or pies. Plum puree from baked plums can also be used for decoration and flavoring.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Frozen plums with sugar for the winter

Ingredients

Servings

Plum

2 kg
Lemon

2 pcs
Brown sugar

1 kg

Preparation

Step 1

We wash the plums under running water and remove the stem from each one.

Step 2

Cut each lemon in half with a sharp knife and remove the seeds. Place the peeled wedges in a large saucepan or bowl. Grate the zest of two lemons over the top, being careful not to touch the white part underneath the peel. Additionally, squeeze the juice from half a lemon.

Step 3

Add all the cane sugar at once, which will give this winter preserve a special caramel aftertaste. Or use regular beet sugar if you don't like caramel.

Step 4

Mix well to distribute all the ingredients evenly. Then, place the plum slices in rectangular baking pans. Drizzle with the syrup that remains at the bottom. Don't line the baking pans with anything. This isn't necessary.

Step 5

Bake the plums at 170-175°C for 20-23 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, open the oven and rotate the baking sheets to distribute the heat evenly across the right and left sides. Alternatively, turn on convection mode and bake until done.

Step 6

Let the plums cool completely and then distribute them into containers or vacuum-sealed bags. Freeze for 6-8 hours to set. Do not bag them while hot, as they will begin to melt.

Freeze in 2 stages

Sweet plums piled together will inevitably stick together. You can avoid this by freezing them first, spreading them out in a single layer on a board or baking sheet. Then, transfer the firm plums to a container or bag and put them away. When you're ready to unpack the fruit, you can easily separate as many plums as you need.

Spices for plums

Besides lemon, you can use other spices when roasting fruit. Cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg are standard flavors that pair well with almost any fruit. Plums will develop a much more interesting flavor with the addition of thyme, mint, and basil. You can try roasting several small batches with different spices and see which one you like best.

Don't forget to share your impressions of this type of preparation in the comments.

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