Dried plum recipes

Holy plum, I mean yum. These oat & plum bars happened quite by accident yesterday afternoon. A friend of mine bought a rather large bag of dried plums (we’re talking Costco size), decided he didn’t like them and offered them up to me. I looked at the bag and said, “Dried plums… aren’t those the

Chewy, perfectly sweet and amazing: Dried Plum Oatmeal Cookies on The Creekside Cook

Prune filling, a widely popular filling for these triangular cookies, became traditional in 1731.

Plums, with their juicy sweetness and tangy undertones, are not only a delightful fruit to munch on but also a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. From refreshing drinks to hearty mains and delectable desserts, these 25 plum recipes highlight the diverse ways you can incorporate this vibrant fruit into your meals, showcasing its potential beyond just a simple snack.

Make this old fashioned Plum Platz (or German plum cake) for an easy and delish dessert.

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German Plum Cake is a juicy coffee cake made with a simple batter, fresh plums, and a crumbly streusel topping! So easy to make from scratch.

Nothing tastes better than biting into a ripe juicy plum, except perhaps these 20 delicious plum recipes guaranteed to enhance the flavour of this sweet purple fruit. From homemade plum jam to smoothies, from cobblers to cakes, and from pies to even ice cream, you’ll find new ways to enjoy this luscious stone fruit.

Easy how-to for the most delicious dried plums you'll ever have! Best with Italian plums, but works with any plum variety.

FROM AN 1800s COOKBOOK: "The unpopularity of prunes is unfortunate. This may be because prunes were formerly one of the cheapest fruits or because they are cooked and served in the same way too often. Desirable results can often be secured by combining prunes and other dried fruits with tart fruits such as apricots, apples, and rhubarb."