Plum recipes
It’s plum season – hurrah! Our best-ever plum recipes make the most of this underrated fruit, which are usually available from August to October.
Plums herald the seasonal shift from summer to early autumn. They’re the perfect additional to cosy-season puds. Think plum and sloe-gin crumble, served with a big jug of homemade custard. How about spiced plum cake covered with a cloud of swiss-meringue frosting? Or perhaps a simple plum and almond traybake?
Plums also work well in savoury dishes thanks to their natural tartness and gentle sweetness. Try duck with spiced plums, or colourful mozzarella, plum and burnt leek salad.
If you’re feeling like preserving the bounty, Japanese umeboshi can be made with British plums, and are well worth trying out, or try an easy plum and vanilla jam.
Take a look our our complete plum recipes collection below. Which dish will you make first?
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Plum and frangipane ensaïmada
Ensaïmada is a much-loved pastry from Mallorca. Learn how to make this pillowy pastry swirl at home with Nicola Lamb's recipe.
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Duck
Duck with roasted plum glaze and crushed swede
Duck with plums is a classic combination. Here, we’ve served it with wintery veg. The sharp plums contrast perfectly against rich, gamey duck
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Fruit tarts
Plum and apricot brioche tart with crème fraîche custard
This extra-special plum and apricot tart is packed with ripe stone fruits encased in golden brioche, with a creme fraiche custard.
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September seasonal
Mozzarella, plum and burnt leek salad
A colourful mozzarella salad perfect for welcoming autumn. The combo of creamy cheese, smoky leeks, watercress and plums is a crowdpleaser.
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September seasonal
Confit duck leg with shoestring fries and plum ketchup
Meltingly tender duck and a tangle of crisp potatoes are paired with a sweet, tangy plum sauce in this surprisingly easy confit duck recipe.
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Plums
British plum umeboshi
Umeboshi are Japanese pickled ume plums, which give a salty-sweet-sour kick to dishes. Can't get hold of ume? Try easy British plum umeboshi.
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Make-ahead desserts
Plum ripple ice cream with walnuts
This gorgeous plum ripple ice cream recipe takes inspiration from retro raspberry ripple, bringing it up to date with a grown-up flavour.
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September seasonal
Plum and vanilla jam
This speedy plum preserve with hints of vanilla and cinnamon uses a clever time-saving trick. Delicious plum jam in a hurry? Yes please.
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Upside-down cakes
Plum upside-down cake
This plum upside-down cake is fragrant with thyme-infused honey, while hazelnuts add a touch of earthiness. A gorgeous, early-autumn bake.
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Afternoon tea
Spiced plum cake with swiss meringue frosting
Usher in autumn with our spiced plum cake. A golden sponge studded with juicy red plums is coated in a thick layer of swiss meringue frosting.
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Alternative barbecue
Grilled fruit salad with honey labneh
Serve this grilled stone fruit salad with homemade honey labneh and sprinkle with a sweet pistachio dukkah for a flavoursome summer dessert.
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Duck
Spatchcock duck with plums and redcurrants
Our delicious recipe for spatchcock duck can be made in the oven or on the BBQ for incredible flavour. Serve with grilled plums & redcurrants.
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Chutneys
Plum and ginger chutney
Plums (or greengages), Bramley apples and fresh ginger are slowly cooked with aromatic spices in these gorgeous autumnal chutney recipe.
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Teatime traybakes
Lighter plum and almond traybake
This moist and fruity almond and plum cake turns a teatime treat into something saintly that's lower in sugar and fat but still tastes sweet.
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Crumbles
Nutty plum and sloe gin crumble
A sweet and syrupy sloe gin and plum crumble. Debbie Major has added chopped almonds to the topping for extra nuttiness and crunch.
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