These Plum Recipes Will Have Your Summer Table Dressed To Impress (2024)

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Updated on July 16, 2023

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These Plum Recipes Will Have Your Summer Table Dressed To Impress (2)

From cakes and jams to salsa and co*cktails, these fresh plum recipes put the gorgeous fruit to use in the most delicious ways imaginable. Whether we're talking a full, three-course dinner that'll be on the table in 30 minutes or less, or a decadent cornmeal cake that has us debating whether it's time for breakfast or dessert, these flavorful plum recipes are bound to dazzle your table and your tastebuds. The secret to making the most of this collection of seasonal recipes is to start with gorgeous fresh plums that aren't too ripe or too hard. They should give just slightly to the touch, though you should avoid pressing excessively as you stake them out. Finally, if they need an additional day or two to ripen, just place them into a brown paper bag and store in a dark place for 24 to 48 hours. Now, who's ready to get cooking?

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Plum-Berry Cornmeal Sheet Cake

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Use any kind of mixed fresh berries you choose, just keep the amount the same as is specified in the ingredient list. As the cake bakes, the batter nestles around all the fresh fruit, cooking it just enough to ensure each bite is bursting with gorgeous, fruity flavor.

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Pan-Grilled Chicken With Fresh Plum Salsa

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This entire dish comes together in just under 30 minutes, providing the perfect summertime supper in a flash. A jalapeno pepper and chopped red onion bring a bit of heat that plays off the sweet, ripe plums.

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Lavender-Plum Shrub

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If you haven't tried a vinegar-based shrub co*cktail before, allow us to make the introduction. Our version calls for apple cider vinegar, red plums, vanilla, and fresh lavender to create the fruit-infused sipper. It needs a few days to chill in the fridge before serving so the flavors meld.

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