pluma moos

4 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 13, 2018

My German grandma used to make Apfelmus - applesauce. This Amish recipe intrigued me because of the Pennsylvania Dutch name - although it contains more than just plums (prunes).

prep time 8 Hr 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 1 /2 gallon

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried plums (prunes)
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 - cinnamon stick
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or a little less)
  • 1/8-1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/3 cup milk

How To Make pluma moos

  • Step 1
    Soak the dried fruit and cinnamon 8 hours or overnight in the water. After soaking, simmer fruit in the same water for 1/2 to 1 hour or until fruit is soft.
  • Step 2
    Mix sugar, flour, cream and milk to until it is a pasty consistency. Slowly add the paste to the hot fruit mixture. Simmer about 10 minutes or until fruit has thickened. It will thicken even more as it cools.
  • Step 3
    If desired, 1/2 and 1/2 can be substituted for cream. Also, the cream and milk can be omitted entirely and same amount of water used instead.

Discover More

Category: Fruit Sides
Keyword: #amish
Keyword: #Plum sauce
Ingredient: Fruit
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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