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Polish Powidla Sliwkowe

Sylwia Vaclavek
Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of homemade Powidła śliwkowe - Plum Butter. Made on a smoker with a touch of lavender flowers, honey, and orange juice, this powidła recipe offers a modern twist on traditional Polish plum fruit butters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course sauce, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Polish
Servings 48
Calories 25 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot, Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon, spatula
  • blender, food processor
  • fine mesh strainer
  • smoker or use stove top
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 pounds Italian plums
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 2 cinnamon stick
  • Orange zest
  • 1 tsp of ground lavender petals

Instructions
 

  • Wash, pitt and cut the plums.
  • Use fruitwood like apple, cherry, or even plum wood for a subtle and complementary smoke flavor. These woods will enhance the sweetness without overpowering the lavender and orange notes.
  • Keep the smoker at a low temperature—200-225°F (93-107°C)—to gently infuse the plums with smoke while they cook down.
  • Smoke the plums for about 1.5-2 hours, stirring occasionally. This will give them enough time to absorb the smoky flavor while they soften.
  • After smoking, transfer the pot to the stove to finish cooking down to the desired consistency. This allows you to control the texture while keeping the smoke flavor intact.
  • In the last 30 minutes of stovetop cooking, stir in honey, ground lavender, cinnamon sticks, and orange zest. This will create a beautiful blend of floral, citrus, and smoke.

Notes

Patience is key - the slow cooking is essential to caramelize the plums and achieve that rich, dark color and deep flavor. Don’t rush it!
Add honey toward the end - honey can burn easily, add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking, once the plums have mostly reduced.
Go easy on lavender - use lavender sparingly—1 teaspoon is enough for a subtle floral note.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 0.1mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword fruit butter, plum butter, powidla, powidla sliwkowe, sliwki, sliwki wegierki
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