Food & Cooking Recipes Quick & Easy Recipes Plum Simple Syrup Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Lauren Ross Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 30 mins Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cups Whip up this syrup when plums are plentiful in the summer. Use the syrup to make Plum Margaritas, and the plum halves to top yogurt or ice cream. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 4 small plums, preferably Santa Rosa, halved and pitted Directions Bring sugar, 1 cup water, and plums to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; let stand 20 minutes. Strain and let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days. Cook's Notes If using large plums, cut them into half-inch wedges first. Rate it Print