So I found myself with a very large quantity of plums a few weeks ago. And since my husband doesn't like them I couldn't stew them and freeze them for use later as Mum has been. Last summer I tried Delia's plum ketchup recipe and it was a big hit and since each batch uses 8lb of plums it could the perfect way of dealing with a glut.
Plum ketchup is an old English recipe from the days when we rule the world in sauce making. It's a deep glossy savoury fruit sauce and though slightly unusual we've found that it works really well where you'd use Branston pickle or occasionally even brown sauce. It's been a real hit and several people have asked me if I was going to be making it again this year. Delia's recipe can be found here: Victoria Plum or Damson Ketchup. Or if you prefer the book it can be found here: Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v
It looks like this years is going to be at least as good as last years. And it gives me even greater satisfaction knowing that it's made using 16lbs of my Mum's plums. (And also knowing that I've got a bunch of christmas presents sorted already!)
