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From cakes and jams to salsa and cocktails, these fresh plum recipes put the gorgeous fruit to use in the most delicious ways imaginable. Whether we're talking a full, three-course dinner that'll be on the table in 30 minutes or less, or a decadent cornmeal cake that has us debating whether it's time for breakfast or dessert, these flavorful plum recipes are bound to dazzle your table and your tastebuds. The secret to making the most of this collection of seasonal recipes is to start with gorgeous fresh plums that aren't too ripe or too hard. They should give just slightly to the touch, though you should avoid pressing excessively as you stake them out. Finally, if they need an additional day or two to ripen, just place them into a brown paper bag and store in a dark place for 24 to 48 hours. Now, who's ready to get cooking?
Plum-Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake
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Use any kind of mixed fresh berries you choose, just keep the amount the same as is specified in the ingredient list. As the cake bakes, the batter nestles around all the fresh fruit, cooking it just enough to ensure each bite is bursting with gorgeous, fruity flavor.
Pan-Grilled Chicken With Fresh Plum Salsa
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This entire dish comes together in just under 30 minutes, providing the perfect summertime supper in a flash. A jalapeno pepper and chopped red onion bring a bit of heat that plays off the sweet, ripe plums.
Lavender-Plum Shrub
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If you haven't tried a vinegar-based shrub cocktail before, allow us to make the introduction. Our version calls for apple cider vinegar, red plums, vanilla, and fresh lavender to create the fruit-infused sipper. It needs a few days to chill in the fridge before serving so the flavors meld.
Plum Cake
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You can call this breakfast or dessert—we won't judge. Whatever you do, don't neglect the sprinkling of slivered almonds on the top. They'll create the most delicious crunch with every bite.
Honeyed Plum Galette
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A few impactful ingredients create quite the medley of flavor in our Honeyed Plum Galette. Cardamom, gingersnaps, and—of course—the most perfectly ripe plums you can get your hands on will steal the show.
Peach-Plum Crumble Slab Pie
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Ripe peaches and plums pair with a simple mixture of sugar, cinnamon, butter, salt, and flour to create one mind-blowing crumble. The best part? We made it on a jelly roll pan fit for a crowd—the recipe makes a whopping 12 servings.
Ginger-Plum Slump
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If you're from up north, you might have heard a slump referred to as a grunt. No matter what you call it, we can all agree this dumpling-topped fruit dessert is a hands-down winner.
Sweet-Hot Plum-Glazed Ham
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What is it about ham that just begs for a sweet glaze? This one starts with a plum-preserve base and turns up the dial with a bit of heat from dried crushed red pepper flakes.
Plum Torte
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Juicy black plums meet a buttery batter in this delicious Plum Torte. We use yellow cornmeal to make this comforting dessert.
Spiced Plum Compote
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Plum compote is utterly unique. Full of fresh ginger and warming spices, few things compare to this creative breakfast or dessert.
Pear-Plum Tartlets
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Combine the fruits of fall in our Pear-Plum Tartlets. Made with homemade pice crust and simple ingredients that let the fruit shine, we know that this recipe is sure to be a favorite.
Sparkling Plum Punch
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Sparkling Plum Punch is plum full of flavor! We love a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage and this one is everything you want your drink to be: colorful, thirst-quenching and delicious!