Plum recipes

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort – frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Showcase fruit in a piping hot, oat-topped crumble delicately flavoured with cinnamon and star anise

This is a great recipe to get the kids in the kitchen - they'll enjoy the results too

Cook a comforting autumn dessert using these gently spiced, stewed plums. Or make them the star of the show simply served with cream, custard or ice cream

Light, fluffy marshmallows which pack a real plum punch - cut into chunky cubes and dust with icing sugar, or dip in a chocolate fondue

A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert

Add a layer of jam to bakes like these bars for a simple way to get more flavour. These moreish crumble squares are made with raspberry jam and plums

This simple pudding is light and seasonal- flavour your fruit with orange blossom water and sweet honey then serve with crunchy biscuits

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

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They're well worth the effort

This comfortingly cakey cobbler makes a warming end to any meal

Choosing pink-fleshed plums will give you the most stunning colour in this winning prepare-ahead dessert for friends

This is doubly sticky - gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Packed with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift

This glorious cake looks like something in a French pâtisserie, but is actually quite simple to make

This slow-cooked duck salad makes a great centrepiece for entertaining – dinner party guests will love the range of textures and flavours

A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple

Try Jane's British version of Spanish quince paste membrillo, made with plums instead of quinces. Serve with manchego or alongside your cheeseboard

Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order

Meltingly tender meat in a spicy, fruity sauce, this meal is guaranteed to impress

A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months

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

Spice up your plums with this simple pud recipe perfect with lashings of custard