Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
8%
Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues
100 min.
6
427kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Syrupy Plums with Pistachio Meringues, a perfect dessert that caters to both vegetarian and gluten-free diets. This vibrant dish showcases the lusciousness of ripe plums, enveloped in a sweet syrup, and crowned with airy and crisp meringues that are sure to mesmerize your taste buds.

Imagine biting into tender plums that have simmered in a rich, fruity sauce made of sugar and plum jam, releasing their natural sweetness. Each spoonful of syrupy plums is a burst of flavor, perfectly complemented by the contrast of light and crunchy meringues. The addition of pistachios adds a delightful crunch and a nutty nuance, elevating this dish to gourmet status.

Not only is this dessert visually stunning, with its beautiful colors and textures, but it also caters wonderfully to gatherings, serving six people with ease. Whether enjoyed warm straight from the oven or at room temperature, paired with a velvety crème anglaise or velvety cold custard, this recipe promises a nourishing treat that lingers in your memory long after the last bite. It’s the perfect way to end a meal or impress your guests at your next dinner party. Dive into this irresistible sweet creation and celebrate the magic of seasonal fruits!

Ingredients

  • kg plums 
  • 200 caster sugar 
  • tbsp cornflour 
  • tbsp quince conserve 
  •  egg whites 
  • tsp vanilla extract 
  • 25 pistachios chopped
  • servings custard sauce 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Halve larger plums and stone them, and leave smaller ones whole. Put into a saucepan with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp cornflour. On the heat, stir for 1-2 mins until the cornflour disappears into the plum juices, then stir in 100ml water and the jam or conserve. Cover and simmer for 10-20 mins until the plums are tender and the sauce syrupy splash in some more water if it looks a little dry. Scrape the pan contents into a large, shallow baking dish.
  2. Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas
  3. Whisk the egg whites in a clean mixing bowl until stiff.
  4. Whisk in the 200g sugar in 3 batches, beating the whites back to stiff between each addition.
  5. Whisk in remaining cornflour and vanilla and keep going until you have a lovely shiny, stiff mixture.
  6. Scoop 6 large spoonfuls of the meringue on top of the plums, scatter with pistachios, then bake for 30-40 mins until the meringues are crisp on top but still pale, and soft underneath. Eat warm or at room temperature, with cold crme anglaise or cold custard for pouring over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories427kcal
Protein8.95%
Fat16.64%
Carbs74.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.06
Glycemic Load
39.27
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.331739197607%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
9.69mg
Peonidin
0.52mg
Catechin
5.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.49mg
Epicatechin
5.42mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
1.27mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.68mg
Quercetin
1.56mg
Gallocatechin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:427.23kcal
21.36%
Fat:8.15g
12.53%
Saturated Fat:3.13g
19.54%
Carbohydrates:81.96g
27.32%
Net Carbohydrates:79.03g
28.74%
Sugar:57.15g
63.5%
Cholesterol:71.91mg
23.97%
Sodium:152.61mg
6.64%
Alcohol:0.24g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:9.85g
19.71%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
26.9%
Phosphorus:235.03mg
23.5%
Calcium:213.04mg
21.3%
Vitamin C:17.32mg
20.99%
Selenium:13.07µg
18.67%
Potassium:645.19mg
18.43%
Vitamin A:851.87IU
17.04%
Vitamin B5:1.28mg
12.76%
Vitamin B12:0.75µg
12.52%
Fiber:2.93g
11.71%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.42%
Vitamin D:1.69µg
11.28%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.68%
Magnesium:42.22mg
10.56%
Copper:0.21mg
10.49%
Vitamin K:10.95µg
10.43%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.65%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.61%
Folate:24.17µg
6.04%
Iron:1.02mg
5.69%
Vitamin B3:0.97mg
4.87%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.09%