Healthy Sweet Penguins Grapes And Italian Plums Recipes

SUGAR-FREE PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Wash and dry plums, then slice in half, removing pits
• Place water and plums in large pot, cover and bring to a simmer, stir occassionally
• Once mixture turns liquidy, remove lid
• Simmer and stir frequently until desired thickness, 30-90 minutes
• Stir in lemon juice and stevia
• Cool, then transfer to clean one-cup quilted mason jar or one-cup wide mason jar
• Store in fridge for up to 10 days

ITALIAN PLUM TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan and place it on a sheet pan. Place the plums, tapioca, creme de cassis, and 3/4 cup of the sugar in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until it forms small, dry crumbs. Add 1 tablespoon of cold water and continue to beat for about 30 seconds, until the mixture forms large, moist crumbs. Set aside 3/4 cup of the crumb mixture and pour the rest into the springform pan. With floured hands, lightly pat the dough evenly in the bottom of the pan and 1 inch up the sides. Arrange the plums in concentric circles on the crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly on top. Bake for 1 hour, until the fruit is bubbling and the crust is golden. Cool for 15 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan and serve warm or at room temperature.

HEALTHY SWEET PENGUINS (GRAPES AND ITALIAN PLUMS)

Steps:

• To make the penguins body, slit open the Italian plums lenghtwise, but do not cut them through. Using your fingers widen the slit and using a knife cut out some of the flesh if necessary. If youre really carefull you might be able to remove the pit. I didnt do this, though.
• Now use a teaspoon to stuff the plum with the cream cheese. Wipe the penguins belly with a kitchen towel afterwards.
• To assemble the penguins head stick one sunflower seed into each grape to make the beak. Then cut eyes into the grape (tiny vs look like eyes).
• Now break a toothpick in half and stick it into the plum. On top of that stick the grape.
• As a finishing touch place the penguin onto two pumpkin seeds, these will be the feet.