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Macerating Your Fruit
I have discovered that there is a super simple fix for both these cases of fruit gone sad. A bit of sugar, a bit of time and the magic of maceration will turn your Plain Jane or neglected fruit into plump, juicy, flavor intensified fruity superstars! It's time to Macerate your Fruit!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 2 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb or approx 7 plums (or whatever fruit you like), 450g
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- splash of Grand Marnier (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash fruit and let air dry with completely dry.
- 2
De-stone and cut to dice or slices.
- 3
Add in the sugar and gently toss until evenly distributed.
- 4
Cover and keep in fridge overnight or for at least a couple of hours.
- 5
Use a dry clean spoon to spoon out the desired amount of fruit and syrup. Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days.