South African chef, Reuben Riffel has developed a range of deliciously tasty recipes, featuring South African plums, peaches and nectarines, to celebrate the new season.
South African plums, peaches and nectarines are at their seasonal best during our cold winter months until mid-April.
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
- 4 passion fruits, halved
- 150ml fresh orange juice
- 100g caster sugar
- 150ml dessert wine
- 150ml water
- 6 South African plums, halved and stones removed
- 3 South African peaches or nectarines, halved, stones removed, then thickly sliced
- Greek yoghurt, to serve
1. Scoop the pulp from the passion fruits into a large saucepan and add the orange juice, sugar, wine and water. Place over a medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the plums and peaches or nectarines. Cover and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes, or until the fruit is just tender.
3. Cool and serve with yoghurt.