Damson recipes
Browse our best damson recipes, from favourites like damson gin and crumble to unique creations.
Damsons, in season from August to October, are a prized plum-like autumnal fruit. When cooked their flavour transforms from tart to sweet and jammy; browse our top tips for cooking and freezing them.
- Preserve the bounty: if you’ve been growing the fruits or discovered a wild cache and have a glut on your hands, damson jam, gin or damson cheese (a traditional thick purée which stores well and is often served alongside real cheese) are favourite choices.
- Comforting classics: the fragrant flavour of damsons shines in this crowdpleasing crumble, topped with crunchy hazelnuts. Our damson soured cream tart is popular every year, too.
- Dessert inspiration: add some damson flair to your second course with fruity custard tarts, roly poly puds or creamy damson fool.
If you love a stone fruit, take a look at our plum recipes collection, too.
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