Spreads for a good start into the day

Chef’s Handyman, Plum Cranberry Spread

Homemade spreads beat every jam from the stores. Why not starting the day spoon by spoon with refreshing or spicy flavors? Our Sunday specials are plums with cranberries and a dash of cinnamon or the refreshing taste of mangoes with lemons. Which is your favorite one?

Plums with cranberries and spices

To make the spread, cut 100 g or 3.5 oz. of dried and pitted plums into pieces. Add 5 tbsp. of orange juice and 1 tsp. of cinnamon. Simmer the plums on medium head with the lid on. When soft, remove the pan and cool the plums.

For the cranberries, place 100 g or 3.5. oz. into a pan. Add 1 tsp. of vanilla sugar, lemon rind, ginger and 3 tbsp. of preserving. Simmer on medium heat for some minutes. Combine the cranberries with the plums and blend them with a hand blender.

Shopping list for 1 glass of plum cranberry spread, 100 g or 3.5 oz. fresh cranberries, 100 g or 3.5 oz. dried and pitted plums, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 lemon, 1 tbs. vanilla sugar, fresh ginger, 3 tbsp. preserving sugar, 5 tbsp. orange juice.

Chef’s Handyman Mango Lemon Spread

Mango lemon spread

For the spread, cut the mango into pieces. Place them into a pan. Add lemon rind, lemon juice and 4-5 tbsp. of preserving sugar. Cook the mango on medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat. Blend all ingredients and cool the spread.

Chef’s Handyman tip: Serve the mango lemon spread with yogurt or soy yogurt.

Shopping list for 1 glass of mango lemon spread: 1 Mango, 1 lemon, 6 tbsp. preserving sugar.

Store the glasses in the fridge.

Bon appetite, your Chef’s Handyman team.