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Red wine plum sauce served in a bowl
Rich and aromatic plum sauce with red wine

Red Wine Plum Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
A love child of chutney and fruit compote. Natural pectin in plums thickens the sauce, while red wine adds depth and spices bring holiday warmth. Excellent with duck breast, venison, or ripe Camembert.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender

Instructions

1 ✓

Quarter the pitted plums.

Tip: Smaller pieces break down faster.
2 ✓

Boil wine, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and star anise in a saucepan.

Tip: Infuses spices into the liquid.
3 ✓

Add plums. Simmer uncovered 15-20 mins until soft and thickened.

Tip: Plum skins contain pectin which gels the sauce.
4 ✓

Remove spices. Blend for smooth sauce or leave chunky.

Tip: Be careful blending hot liquids.
5 ✓

Stir in lemon juice.

Tip: Acidity balances the sweet and spicy profile.

Recipe FAQ

No fresh plums?
Use frozen (no need to thaw) or high-quality plum jam (reduce sugar and add vinegar).

Ingredients

  • 10 oz ripe plums (pitted)
  • 3/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt