Spicy Plum Sauce

Directions

Pit the plums and coarsely chop. Put into a food processor and puree.

In a heavy, medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil over medium.

Add the garlic and ginger; sauté 2 minutes.

Stir in the plum purée, five-spice powder, lime juice, optional.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 25 minutes.

Stir often.

Remove from the heat and cool. Transfer to jars and refrigerate or freeze.