[header] How to peel plums [title] Boil a pot of water. [step] The pot should be large enough to hold at least four or five plums. Use enough water to allow you to submerge the plums completely.
[header] How to peel plums [title] Boil a pot of water. [step] The pot should be large enough to hold at least four or five plums. Use enough water to allow you to submerge the plums completely.
You can do this in your sink or into a pot basket. [substeps] You may also use an electric steamer if you do not have one. You want the water to come to a full, rolling boil so you won't have to leave the plums in the hot water for too long. If you over boil them, they'll get mushy. [title] Boil the water for at least 2 minutes. [step] Use a large stockpot or a stockpot with a tight-fitting lid to allow for plenty of room to work. [substeps] If you have an extra pot for cooking, you can heat the water as long as it reaches a temperature of about 85 degrees fahrenheit (35 degrees celsius). If you have an extra pot, you may consider pre-boiling the water, as it could still add more moisture to the steamed plums.