Sous Vide Plums: Temperature & Time Guide
Plums are delicate and collapse fast on the stove. Sous vide at 140°F keeps them intact while making them tender and deeply flavorful.
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| Anova Precision Cooker 3.0 | A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking. | View → |
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
Editor’s PickA circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
- + On-device temperature control
- + 1100W heats fast
- + Recipe library for temps
- − Premium price
- − Some app features paywalled
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Use one to verify your water bath and spot-check the finish — a $15 probe removes all guesswork.
- + Verifies actual temperature
- + Cheap insurance
- − Not needed if your circulator is accurate
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Buying advice
Halve and pit plums, seal with sugar, star anise or vanilla, cook at 140°F for 30 minutes. Serve with pork, over yogurt, or in a galette with the bag syrup brushed on top.
FAQ
What temperature for sous vide plums?
140°F (60°C) for 30 minutes — tender, not broken down.
Do plums get sweeter?
The heat softens acidity and concentrates sugars — yes, noticeably sweeter.
What pairs well with plums?
Pork, duck, vanilla, star anise, port, and almonds.
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Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
A circulator with an on-device screen makes it easy to dial these exact temps without touching your phone — our top pick for precision cooking.
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