Plum & Red Wine Sauce
Rich and glossy, this plum sauce goes perfectly with loads of dishes. Delicious with wintery comfort food like mash or roast veg.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
5 plums
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion (use a small one)
2 garlic cloves
150 ml red wine
320 ml vegetable stock
salt & pepper
Recipe:
Finely dice the onion and peel the garlic (keeping the cloves whole). De-seed the plums and cut into quarters.
Add the onion, garlic and plums to a hot saucepan with the olive oil. Fry on a medium-low heat until softened (about five minutes).
Turn up the heat, add the red wine and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the wine has reduced by half.
Add the stock and a pinch of salt and pepper. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the plums are tender and the sauce has thickened a little.
Blend until smooth and season to taste. Serve warm and enjoy.
How to store
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
