Sauces/Pestos, Dips & Sauces

Plum Apple Sauce

Name: Plum Apple Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ripe purple plums (small); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon rice flour

By Dada Shivananda

This Plum Apple Sauce has the ability to elevate any meal. Many people have reservations about apple sauce because of its sweetness, often due to store-bought versions loaded with added sugars and chemicals. This recipe uses only natural ingredients, so it might just become your condiment of choice.

Plum Apple Sauce is naturally sweet and sour. Its flavor is enhanced by apple cider vinegar and dark brown (demerara) sugar. Note: When plums dry, they become prunes, and prune juice acts as a natural laxative – use it sparingly unless needed for digestive relief.

This sauce shines when made with in-season plums and apples. The freshness and richness of seasonal fruit, balanced by the tang of apple cider vinegar and soy sauce, creates a well-rounded flavor. If you prefer a touch of heat, a dash of chili and cinnamon can be added.

The preparation is straightforward, and the sauce keeps well in a tightly sealed jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Nutritional Benefits: Plums are rich in vitamin C, minerals, and other essential vitamins. They aid in repairing blood vessels, wound healing, and muscle recovery, especially after a workout. The potent plant compounds in plums and apples support heart health, help lower blood sugar levels, and promote bone density. Additionally, plums contain sorbitol, a natural laxative that can relieve constipation and indigestion.

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min