🍅 Pickled Plum Cherry Tomatoes | Sweet, Sour, and Chilled ✨

Sweet, tangy, and refreshing—perfect for summer!

Senny

As the weather gets hotter, my appetite fades, and I crave something light yet flavorful. One day, while cleaning out the fridge, I found a box of forgotten cherry tomatoes and remembered a delicious pickled plum tomato dish I once had at a restaurant—sweet, sour, and incredibly refreshing.

I decided to recreate it using Sprite, preserved plums, and lemon. To my surprise, it was effortless! Just blanch, peel, and soak. The next day, the tomatoes had absorbed all the tangy-sweet goodness, with a hint of citrusy freshness. Now, this dish is a summer staple at home, and friends always ask for seconds!

🔍 Ingredient Breakdown

Each component plays a key role:

Cherry tomatoes: Choose small, juicy ones for better texture and faster flavor absorption.
Sprite: The bubbles and sweetness help infuse flavors quickly.
Yellow rock sugar: Milder than white sugar, it adds a rounded sweetness.
Preserved plums: The star ingredient, offering a unique sweet-salty tang.
Lemon: Brightens the flavor and balances sweetness.
Mint (optional): Adds a cooling touch but can be skipped.

🍽️Serving Suggestions

Enjoy it as an appetizer, a palate-cleansing dessert, or a snack with grilled/rich dishes. Chilled is best! For a boozy twist, add a splash of white wine or plum liquor.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

It’s foolproof, versatile, and bursting with flavor—a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s low-calorie and endlessly customizable. Once you try it, you’ll crave it every summer!

🥗RECIPE🥗

🥬Ingredients list

300g cherry tomatoes
300ml Sprite
30g yellow rock sugar
6-8 preserved plums
3-4 lemon slices
A few mint leaves (optional)

👩🍳DIRECTIONS

1️⃣ Blanch & peel: Soak tomatoes in boiling water for 1 min, then transfer to ice water to peel easily.
2️⃣ Jar them: Place peeled tomatoes in a clean, airtight jar.
3️⃣ Simmer syrup: Cook Sprite, plums, sugar, and lemon for 5 mins.
4️⃣ Marinate: Pour cooled syrup over tomatoes, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
5️⃣ Serve: Enjoy chilled, garnished with mint or ice.