Exotic Plum Sauce

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title: exotic plum sauce
categories: professional, chinese, sauce, polynesian
servings: 32

2 lb plum
2 lb peach
2 c red bell pepper
2 c rice vinegar
2 c water
1/3 c dark corn syrup
2 t garlic
1/4 c fresh ginger root
1 t kosher salt
2 t crushed red chiles

combine plums, peaches, and 1 cup water in a saucepan, over a moderate
flame
heat to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes
add sugar, corn syrup, and remaining water
heat and stir to dissolve sugar and corn syrup
add garlic, ginger, salt, and chiles
bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring
often
transfer to a food processor
process to a fine puree
strain through a chinois, discarding solids
return strained puree to a saucepan, over a medium flame bring to a boil,
reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes remove from heat
pour into sterile jars
wipe off rims, secure lids
process 10 minutes for 1/2 pint jars
allow to cool completely before storing in a cool, dry, dark place
serve at room temperature

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