By Janice, USA

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 16:20

I adore plums and couldn't resist buying some today as the price was right. Now I need some suggestions of good recipes to use them. Any chutney recommendations in particular would be welcome, but I would like to buy more to use in other recipes too. Thank you all in anticipation.

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By Silly Sausage

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 16:40

Hi Janice,

You really can't get any better chutney recipe than Delia's Damson Chutney, which is on this site. Just use plums in place of damsons, it works brilliantly.

By joyp

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 16:49

Hi Janice - make a tarte tatin, and use your plums instead of apples. It's delicious!

By Impi

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 17:44

Also something like a plum crumble or a plum and cardimum tart, both are great. Or
spiced plum chutney, this is one my friend gave me the recipe for and I like it.
Ingredients
1.5kg plums
2 finely chopped garlic cloves
450g chopped onions
200g chopped dried figs
2 star anise
4 bruised cardamom pods
200g granulated sugar
400ml white wine vinegar
200ml port

1. Stone and chop plums. Put in a pan with garlic cloves, onions, figs, star anise, cardamom pods, sugar and 300ml of the white wine vinegar. Season, bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the sugar.
2. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until tender. Add 100ml white wine vinegar, port, and cook for a further 30 minutes, stirring often, or until thickened. If it's still runny, simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Divide the hot chutney between sterilised jars and set aside to cool.
4. Place a disc of waxed paper directly onto the chutney and seal with airtight lids or Cellophane and elastic bands. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, for at least 1 month before eating. It will keep for up to 6 months. Chill after opening and use within 1-2 months

By Impi

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 17:45

sorry couldn't spell cardamom could I ?????? : )

By Susan

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 20:29

I recently used plums instead of apples in a crumble and it was delicious. Today I bought plums so that I can do it again.

By Janice, USA

Re: Use for plums
07 Oct 2008 22:15

Thank you all! I will make some chutney and I like the sound of the plum crumble. It is a very popular dessert in this house, but have never tried it using plums. Think I will go and buy some more!

By Jools

Re: Use for plums
08 Oct 2008 11:17

I made plum and nectarine jam the other day -its yummy

By Jo Hill, Editor

Re: Use for plums
10 Oct 2008 10:08

Try typing plum into the search on our home page as Delia has quite a few plum recipes on here...