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Second Picking - bjcotton - 07-22-2007 Here is what I picked this morning in about 5 minutes. They are so juicy it just runs down your chin and sweet? Re: Second Picking - foodfiend - 07-22-2007 How delicious they look. It has been years since I've eaten a good plum! Hey Billy, wanna trade for a bushel of zucchini?!?! Re: Second Picking - pjcooks - 07-22-2007 Too bad you couldn't tuck those into an envelope for me, Billy! Lucky you. PJ Re: Second Picking - Mare749 - 07-22-2007 Those are gorgeous, Billy! Sure wish I was your neighbor! I would have been glad to pick them. When I spoke with you the other day, I forgot to ask you how you make your plum sorbet? Do you have a recipe you could share? Maryann Re: Second Picking - bjcotton - 07-22-2007 Sure 'nuf. We usually juice the plums in those old double-decker steamers...last year we had over 4 gallons. This is the basic recipe I use for all my sorbets. I use the Limoncello because of the intense lemon flavor. Here is another basic recipe I use. The granita is not as fine an ice, but equally delicious: * Exported from MasterCook * Basic Granita Formula Recipe By : Bill Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts-Ices Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups fruit juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Let cool. Stir in the fruit juice and pour into a chilled 9- x 13-inch metal pan. Place in the freezer and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes until the mixture is firm. Yields 4 cups. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Basic Sorbet Recipe By : Bill Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Desserts-Ices Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup simple Sugar Syrup 1 1/2 cups juice 3 tablespoons Limoncello Mix chilled simple syrup and juice together; add Limoncello. Stir to combine and chill thoroughly. You can chill in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes but not long enough for any ice crystals to form; then stir thoroughly and pour into the running ice cream machine. It will reach the soft sorbet consistency much quicker. Re: Second Picking - vannin - 07-22-2007 I adore home made plum jam, and a jelly would be such a glorious colour. Zucchini by the bushel would make such a marvelous chutney, or bread and butter pickle, or added to mixed pickles. Re: Second Picking - Mare749 - 07-22-2007 Do you use the limoncello with the plum juice? That certainly would make a very pretty jelly too! Maryann Re: Second Picking - MUSICMAKER - 07-23-2007 That's what I do, Maryann, use both. Do you make your own Limoncello? That's good "stuff"! Have this recipe for baba's with plums and Limoncello... Re: Second Picking - Mare749 - 07-23-2007 No, I don't make it, but I'll bet it's a great addition to a number of things. I love anything lemon, and keep meaning to try it. Maryann Re: Second Picking - Lorraine - 09-06-2007 Billy, have you ever made the Cinnamon Plum Cake?