Prune (Plum) Ketchup

Name: Prune (Plum) Ketchup
Ingredients: 3 c prunes, pitted; 3 c water; 3/4 c unsulfured molasses; 3/4 c sherry vinegar; 6 Tbsp sugar; 1 whole star anise; kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2-3 stick whole cinnamon; 2-3 whole cloves; 2 strips lemon zest, diced

By Marsha Gardner
@mrdick1950

My mother-in-law gave me this recipe when I was first married. My husband likes a dab on his roast pork or scrambled eggs.

I figured out several years ago that a prune and a plum are one in the same.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Ingredients

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3 c

prunes, pitted
3 c

water
3/4 c

unsulfured molasses
3/4 c

sherry vinegar
6 Tbsp

sugar
1

whole star anise
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2-3 stick

whole cinnamon
2-3

whole cloves
2

strips lemon zest, diced

How to Make Prune (Plum) Ketchup

Step-by-Step

In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until prunes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Discard the star anise pod, cinnamon sticks and whole cloves and lemon zest which have been placed in a cheesecloth sachet.
Pulse lightly the ketchup in a food processor. Season with salt and pepper.
Will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator. I put in 1/2 pint canning jars and process in hot water bath for 15 minutes.

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