The brilliant red of both the fruits are such a delight to see in the summers. Unfortunately though if they haven't ripened fully or are not as sweet, especially plums, they are difficult to enjoy.I had a box of plums that were a little sour so I thought it better to make something I would enjoy out of it. If I had a de-seeder I might have baked something with it. But the seeds are difficult to remove without wasting a part of the fruit. So juicing was the best option. I added cherries for some extra flavour.
You'll need:
7-8 small plums
Handfull of cherries
4-5 tbsp sugar (according to taste)
Water to boil
Wash the fruits and remove the stems. Put them in a saucepan. Take enough water to just cover the fruits in the saucepan and add the sugar. Boil till the fruits are soft enough to remove the seeds.
Don't throw the water it was boiled in.
If it is easy to remove the skin then just remove it through a sieve and add the pulp to the water.
If the skin doesn't come off easily, especially for the cherries, then mix it in a blender and sieve it.
Once it cools down, put it in the fridge to chill. It will serve as a concentrate. Add some cold water in equal parts before serving.
