Fresh Plum Sauce

When purple or dark red plums are in season, make up a batch or two of this wonderful fresh plum sauce. Spread it on toast or use as a dessert crepe filling. Thin the sauce  a little and serve over low carb pancakes or use as a dipping sauce with Keto or Paleo Chicken Nuggets.

Note: you can use soft or firm plums, the soft ones will cook down faster.

Ingredients:
4 cups chopped plums
water to cover
1/2 teaspoon Stevia Extract
Stevia Liquid Concentrate to taste

Optional: 2 star anise added to the sauce while simmering will add a mild and slightly exotic licorice flavor. Remove the star anise husks once you take the pot off the heat.

Preparation:

1. Chop the plums coarsely and be sure to remove the stones.
2. Just barely cover with water
3. Simmer until completely softened
4. Remove from heat and process in a food mill or press through a sieve.
5. Return to the heat and add the Stevia Extract.
6. Simmer the sauce until it reaches the desired thickness.
7. Taste the sauce and if necessary add Stevia Liquid Concentrate 1/4 tsp at a time to taste.

Note: you can substitute a bit of Xylitol.  While Stevia “sweetens,” To some people Xylitol tastes a bit closer to sugar.  I usually mix both of them.

This recipe is great for Diabetics because neither Stevia or Xylitol drives up your blood sugars.

Serve warm or cold. Refrigerated sauce will last for about 2 weeks.

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