This quick dessert can be cooked at the last minute with the minimum of preparation. That's the beauty of cooking with microwaves.
675 g (1 1/2 lbs) granulated sugar
350 ml (12 fl oz) ruby port or red wine
2 whole cloves or 1 cinnamon stick
675 g (1 1/2 lbs) plums, halved and stoned
350 ml (12 fl oz) ruby port or red wine
2 whole cloves or 1 cinnamon stick
675 g (1 1/2 lbs) plums, halved and stoned
method
1. Put the sugar and port or wine into a large, deep bowl. Put in the cloves or cinnamon stick and cook, uncovered, for 4 - 8 minutes on HIGH, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
2. Add the plums to the syrup, cover the bowl with cling film and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.
3. Reduce the power to MEDIUM and cook for a further 5 minutes. Uncover and allow plums to cool slightly
2. Add the plums to the syrup, cover the bowl with cling film and cook for 5 minutes on HIGH.
3. Reduce the power to MEDIUM and cook for a further 5 minutes. Uncover and allow plums to cool slightly
serving amount
serves 4
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