Damson Cheese (Zwetschgenmus)
Description
This German dessert features Plums, Water. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Pit the damsons and
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mince them (or put them through the meat grinder or puree in the blender or food processor), retaining as much of the juice as possible.
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Add a little water to the minced damsons and the juice and slowly bring to a
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boil '
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reduce the fruit pulp over low
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heat for several hours, but do not
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stir or the damson pulp is quite likely to scorch on the bottom.
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When the pulp has thickened somewhat, it will have to be stirred - continuously - for several hours, until it is literally thick enough that a spoon will stand up in it.
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It may sputter and bubble during this stage.
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(In former days, it was usual for several families to convene in the village washhouse for a cooperatove 'Zwetschgenmus' cooking session, with story-telling and other impromptu entertainments to give encouragement to the stirrers.) When the damson cheese has sufficiently thickened,
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transfer it to stoneware crocks and
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bake in the oven until a dry crust has formed on top.
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The damson cheese will keep better if a piece of parchment paper that has been soaked in rum is placed on top of this crust before the crock is sealed with plastic
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wrap (formerly a piece of linen or parchment was used).
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A good imported product is available on the American market under the name of 'Pflaumenmus' (pronounced Flaumenmoose)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 261.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.7g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.4g21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
- Sugars 56.2g
- Protein 4.0g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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