Sugar-Free Plum Compote.
Traditional and Thermomix Recipe. Preserve a piece of summer in a jar with this delightful, delicious, and super fragrant compote, even though it’s sugar-free!
The plum compote will always be a great success, and in this sugar-free recipe, it will be perfect for those who want to limit calories or prefer to enjoy fruit naturally. Let’s discover together how to prepare it.
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- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 jars of 250 g
- Cooking methods: Slow fire
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
- Energy 146.75 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 71.56 (g) of which sugars 34.06 (g)
- Proteins 1.43 (g)
- Fat 0.25 (g) of which saturated 0.00 (g)of which unsaturated 0.00 (g)
- Fibers 5.70 (g)
- Sodium 6.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
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- 2.2 lbs plums (net weight)
- 2 apples (or 1 packet of 3:1 pectin)
- 3.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1.5 cups erythritol (or 100 g of stevia)
Sugar-Free Plum Compote.
Tools
What we need to make
- 1 Knife
- 1 Pot or the Thermomix
- 1 Immersion Blender or the Thermomix
- 4 Jars with screw cap
Steps
Preliminaries for both cooking versions
Sanitization of jars during preparation:
Place the jars and lids in a large pot, completely covering them with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and let boil for 30 minutes.
At the end, turn off the heat and keep them warm by closing the pot with the lid. Remove the jars and lids carefully with tongs and dry them completely with a clean cotton cloth.
Peel the plums and apples, remove the pits, and cut them into chunks (about 0.8 inches).
Extract 50 g of lemon juice.
Transfer the diced fruit to a large, thick-bottomed stainless steel saucepan, add the strained lemon juice, 1 glass of water, and the sweetener.
When the mixture reaches a boil, lower the heat, cover it, and let it simmer for 35-45 minutes, stirring often with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking to the bottom and sides of the pan.
Gradually remove any foam that may form with a skimmer. As soon as the fruit softens, blend it with an immersion blender to “dissolve” the pieces and make it smooth and homogeneous.
Then, return the pot to the heat and cook for another 10-20 minutes until the jam reaches the desired consistency.
Now that the jam is ready, pour it immediately into the still hot sanitized jars.
Close immediately, and turn the jars upside down, allowing them to cool completely…
before returning them to their position.
Check that the lid’s center has lowered, creating a vacuum seal.
If you want to extend the compote’s shelf life, it is advisable to pasteurize the jam jars:
Once tightly sealed with new lids, place them in a pot separated by a clean cloth to avoid bumping, completely cover with cold water, and cook for 20 minutes from the start of boiling.
Allow them to cool completely before removing from the pot, check for integrity, dry them, and store in a dry place away from light and heat sources.
Here is the ready sugar-free plum compote.
Place the plum pulp, apples, lemon juice, and sweetener into the Thermomix bowl. Position the Varoma dish (without lid) instead of the measuring cup, cook: 55 minutes/203°F/speed 1.
Meanwhile, sanitize 250 g jars with screw caps.
If the jam still seems liquid after the time, continue cooking with the Varoma dish instead of the measuring cup: 10 minutes/Varoma/speed 1.
To check the jam’s doneness: take the coffee saucer placed in the freezer, and pour a teaspoon of jam in the center of the saucer. When it’s cold, touch it with a finger; if it has set, the jam is ready.
If the jam is slightly liquid, cook again: 2 minutes/Varoma/speed 1 with the Varoma dish (without lid) instead of the measuring cup. Repeat the cooking check as previously described.
Now that the jam is ready, pour it immediately into the still hot sanitized jars. Close immediately, and turn the jars upside down, allowing them to cool completely before returning to their position.
Check that the lid’s center has lowered, creating a vacuum seal.
For greater safety and longevity, it is advisable to pasteurize the compote jars.Close the jars tightly with new lids, place them in a pot separated by a clean cloth to avoid bumping, completely cover with cold water, and cook for 20 minutes from the start of boiling.
Allow them to cool completely before removing from the pot, check for integrity, dry them, and store in a dry place away from light and heat sources
Once again, our friend Thermomix has helped us with the Sugar-Free Peach Compote
Warnings, storage, and variations.
Sugar-Free Plum Compote
Warnings:
If the vacuum seal has not formed, the jam should be stored in the refrigerator and consumed within 7 days.
Storage:
Label the jars with the name and preparation date before storing them in the pantry.
The jam can be stored for several months in a cool, dry place away from light.
Consumption:
Before using the jam, check that the lid is still depressed in the center; otherwise, it is advised not to consume the preparation.
Once opened, consume the contents within 15-20 days and keep it closed and stored in the refrigerator.
Variations: to give the compote a different flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon or ground cloves to the fruit.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Sugar-Free Plum Compote.
Can I use yellow plums with this recipe?
Yes, you can use yellow plums and even peaches with the same recipe.

