Plum recipes
With its velvety deep-coloured skin and soft, sweet flesh, the mighty plum makes a fine crumble, chutney or jam, plus it adds a fruity dimension to savoury dishes.
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Plum & almond pastry

- Ready in 30 mins
This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort - frangipane flavours complement sugar plums
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Plum & amaretti semifreddo
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- Ready in 40 mins
A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert
For The Keen Cook
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Plum, orange & almond cobbler

- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This comfortingly cakey cobbler makes a warming end to any meal
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Plum kulfis

- Ready in 4 hrs 35 mins
Choosing pink-fleshed plums will give you the most stunning colour in this winning prepare-ahead dessert for friends
Moderately Easy
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Plum, hazelnut & chocolate cake

- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Plums, chocolate and hazelnut - this is a cake that really celebrates the season. Enjoy a slice with your mid-morning coffee or serve it warm for dessert
Moderately Easy
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Plum & almond crumble slice

- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice
Moderately Easy
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Syrupy plums with pistachio meringues

- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
This is doubly sticky - gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums
Moderately Easy
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Plum & raspberry jam

- Ready in 45 mins
Packed with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift
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Spiced plum & blackberry crumble
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- Ready in 1 hr 50 mins
Showcase fruit in a piping hot, oat-topped crumble delicately flavoured with cinnamon and star anise
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Roasted duck breast with plum sauce

- Ready in 35 mins
This easy yet impressive recipe makes a stylish main course for a special occasion
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Plum & ginger tart
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A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple
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Plum & marzipan tart tatin

- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
Sugar-sweet chunks of molten marzipan harmonise with sharp fruity plums in this autumn tart
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Creamy rice pudding with stewed plums

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order
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Braised pork with plums
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- Ready in 2 hrs 25 mins
Meltingly tender meat in a spicy, fruity sauce, this meal is guaranteed to impress
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Sugar plums
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A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months
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Plumbrillo

- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Jane's British version of the Spanish quince paste membrillo, traditionally served with Manchego cheese
Moderately Easy
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Maple & star anise roasted plums

- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
You can use just one variety of plum for this simple dessert, or choose a mixture of colours and flavours - it's up to you
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Crunchy spiced plums
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- Ready in 20 mins
Spice up your plums with this simple pud recipe perfect with lashings of custard
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Vanilla poached plums

- Ready in 35 mins
A simple dessert using seasonal plums. Best served with something creamy.
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Plum betty
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- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
Plentiful and cheap, plums are full of flavour and goodness, so why not make them into a comforting pud?
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Flapjack baked plums

- Ready in 50 mins
It’s a pleasure to sink into a warm pud of orange-poached plums with crunchy, oaty topping.
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Peppered plums with almond ice

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Plum pudding with almonds and black pepper - a delicious dinner party dessert that's just 20 minutes work - by Gary Rhodes
Moderately Easy
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Plums & blackberries in rosemary syrup
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- Ready in 30 mins
This seasonal dessert is can be prepared in advance with any leftovers perfect for breakfast
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Richly spiced plum chutney

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Make-ahead for special occasions or simply enjoy al fresco with your favourite cold cuts
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Plum & almond pudding

- Ready in 1 hr
British plums are one of the great late-summer treats. Enjoy them warm from the oven in this comforting pudding
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Sticky plum flapjack bars
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- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This is a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen - they'll enjoy the results too
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Roast plum duck puffs

- Ready in 2 hrs 20 mins
Dumplings and puffs like this represent nuggets of gold - perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year
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Spicy plum & apple chutney

- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
This multi-purpose chutney can add zing to sandwiches or makes a great dip for poppadums
Moderately Easy
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Classic plum pie with custard

- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
This traditional favourite is an ideal post-Sunday lunch pud
Moderately Easy
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Spicy plum tart with marsala custard
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There's nothing like a homemade fruit pudding with custard, and this easy-to-make tart is one of the best
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Plum pudding

- Ready in 8 hrs
A traditional, long-life Christmas plum pudding that's deliciously dark, rich and fruity
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