This recipe is like a spoonful of Christmas market feeling! The combination of sweet plums, red wine, cinnamon and fresh citrus notes makes this compote a real treat - not just in the cold season.
I have already shared with you my recipe for torn Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn) on “sizzling & frizzling”. I can only recommend this plum compote to go with it! It's also wonderfully with semolina pudding or waffles! Please tell me in the comments what you like to combine it with!
Ceylon cinnamon or cassia cinnamon?
Did you know that there are two different types of cinnamon? A distinction is made between the “original” Ceylon cinnamon and the “Chinese cinnamon” Cassia cinnamon.
Ceylon cinnamon is also known as the "real" or "original" cinnamon and comes from Sri Lanka or southern India. Ceylon cinnamon tastes a little more refined, more aromatic and less spicy because it contains less cinnamaldehyde than cassia cinnamon. Cinnamon is also said to have many health benefits that apply almost exclusively to Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and thus has an anti-inflammatory effect. There are studies that show that Ceylon cinnamon reduces "bad cholesterol" and increases "good" cholesterol and can therefore improve blood values. Ceylon cinnamon also has a blood sugar stabilizing effect and type 2 diabetics in particular can reduce their blood sugar levels with 0.5 - 2 teaspoons of Ceylon cinnamon a day.
Cassis cinnamon, on the other hand, is much cheaper and is usually used in processed foods. You will also often come across cassis cinnamon on the spice shelf in the supermarket. Cassis cinnamon is produced in southern China and contains a much higher concentration of coumarin. An overdose of coumarin can lead to headaches, nausea and dizziness. Just one teaspoon of cassis cinnamon often reaches the recommended maximum coumarin limit, so cinnamon lovers should be particularly careful about which cinnamon they choose.
Advertisement (Affiliate): For these reasons I prefer to use this Ceylon cinnamon to reap the health benefits and enjoy the aromatic, “real” cinnamon taste.
Plum Compote in the follicular phase
Plums contain various important vitamins and minerals that can support women's hormones during the follicular phase. They do not have particularly high levels of individual vitamins or minerals, but their range of healthy ingredients makes them a good all-rounder!
Plums contain provitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E as well as some B vitamins. The iron and zinc they contain can also support you during this phase of your cycle!
Plum Compote
This plum compote is perfect with semolina pudding, waffles, or even Kaiserschmarrn (a pancake with pancakes and raisins)! It's easy to prepare in the microwave in just a few minutes and combines delicious Christmas/autumn spices reminiscent of mulled wine! Do yourself a favor and try this plum compote yourself!
Ingredients:
Instructions:
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Cut the plums or damsons into smaller pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl* (see remarks).
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Add red wine, cinnamon, orange peel, lemon zest, sugar or sweetener and starch and mix well with a teaspoon or small whisk.
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Put it in the microwave for 5 minutes at 900 watts.
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Take the plum compote out and stir well. Then put it back in the microwave for another 5 minutes at 900 watts.
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Finally, stir the plum compote well once more and then it is ready to be served.
Nutritional Information
servings 2
- Amount per Serving
- Calories 198.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Potassium 419mg12%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.6g11%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Sugars 25.6g
- Protein 1.4g3%
** The daily percentages are based on a 2000 kcal diet. Your daily figures might be higher or lower according to your caloric need.
Remark
Advertisement (Affiliate): I prefer using these containers in the microwave, because they are made of glass (not plastic), so no artificial softeners will end up in your food. They are also heatproof and can be used in the oven or on the stovetop.