Michaelmas Pickled Plums from Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook
I substituted some sprigs of the winged sumac berries I found the other day for lemon rind since I forgot to grab lemons and the sumac gave the syrup a similar sour tartness.
I never worry about my peels splitting. I think it happened to all of us who made them for the @portersposse Michaelmas cooking challenge ayear or two back, and they still turned out tasty.
I almost tripled the recipe because the only plums I find at the store are much larger than the ones in the recipe.
Note: Leftover sweet plum pickling brine can be reused for pickling more vegetables, creating flavorful sauces and dressings, or even as a unique addition to cocktails and other dishes. It can also be used to tenderize meat, enhance the flavor of soups, and add a tangy twist to potato salad or deviled eggs.
