Plum Rose Late Lantern

Plum brings a gentle tartness, rose water adds a floral aroma, and cardamom gives the finish a small warm note. Both the rose and spice need restraint so the fruit doesn't disappear. Remove the plum stone carefully and let the slices soften before mashing. Straining leaves a smoother cup if you don't want bits of skin. This is a fragrant evening drink with a slightly more adventurous character than a plain plum compote, while still staying light and easy to sip.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Water
• 1 fruit Ripe plum, pitted
• 1/16 tsp Food-grade rose water
• 1 tiny pinch Ground cardamom

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit as listed, removing all stones, cores and hard stems.
2. Put the water and all remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until any fresh fruit has softened.
3. Mash softened fruit gently, then strain if you prefer a smoother cup. Remove whole peel, herbs or ginger pieces. Serve comfortably warm.

Benefits

Plum and rose water · refreshing fluids

There’s 6 oz of water behind the plum, rose water, and cardamom in this recipe: everyday hydration with a sweet-tart plum flavor, rather than another plain glass.

Plum · a reason to linger

Warm plum with rose water and cardamom and you get a sweet-tart plum flavor in a cup made for small, comfortably warm sips.