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Compote · From Bladwijzer

Cherry plum compote

Updated on 9 October 2026

• Makes: 4 servings
• Time: 25 min
• From: Cherry plum

Ingredients

• 500 g cherry plums
• 100 ml water
• 50–80 g sugar
• 1 vanilla pod or 1 cinnamon stick

Method

1. Wash the cherry plums, cut them in half and remove the stones. Throw away any rotten or maggoty fruit.
2. Put the fruit in a pan with the water, sugar and vanilla or cinnamon.
3. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, until the plums are soft but still just hold their shape.
4. Taste and add more sugar if they are very sour. Take out the pod or stick.
5. Serve warm or cold, with yoghurt, quark, rice pudding or pancakes.

Storing: A week in the fridge in a closed container; it can be frozen for up to 6 months.