Description
A sophisticated and refreshing frozen dessert blending deep plum sweetness with aromatic cardamom spice.
Ingredients
2 lbs ripe dark-skinned plums, pitted and quartered
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon green cardamom pods, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
Step 1: Dissolve sugar in water with crushed cardamom over medium heat to create an infused syrup.
Step 2: Simmer plums in the syrup for 10-15 minutes until soft and the liquid turns ruby red.
Step 3: Let the mixture cool, then add lemon juice and salt.
Step 4: Blend the plum mixture until smooth and pass through a fine-mesh sieve.
Step 5: Chill the puree in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Step 6: Churn in an ice cream maker until thick, then freeze for 2-4 hours to set.
Notes
Ensure plums are very ripe for the best natural sugar content and smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
