Plums are a good thing! Besides being a juicy, out-of-hand snack, their vibrant hues and tart-sweet flavours make them ideally suited for delightful desserts and baked goods. With these recipes, you'll see how these delicious, plummy treats bid the perfect farewell to summer.
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Recipes
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Roasted Amaretti Plums with Honey Mascarpone
Use big red plums or red-fleshed pluots for a dramatic presentation. Serve as a sweet as in this recipe or as a savoury condiment alongside roasted ha... -
Plum Crumb Cake
To keep the soft cake and crumble layers distinct, use firm, slightly underripe, not-too-juicy plums. Look for red varieties, such as Vanier or Burban... -
Elephant Heart Upside-Down Cake
Pluots, a plum-apricot hybrid, are increasingly available in various colours and sizes. Look for this speckled fruit, often called amusing names such ... -
Plum Custard Tart
This heavenly Alsatian tart of creamy custard and fresh, tender plums is just as delicious made with halved apricots or pitted cherries. -
Plum Compote
The amount of sugar you like depends on the sourness of the plums. Taste and add more sugar if you wish. Serve with yogurt cheese, ice cream or sweete... -
Plum Sorbet
Their striking colour and intense fruitiness make plums ideal for sorbets. Serve and enjoy as is or layer a yellow plum sorbet and a red plum sorbet i...
