John Myers
Plums are a species of plant in the rose family. The fruits vary greatly in size, shape, and color depending on the variety. There is a wide range of colors between black, blue-black, blue, blue-red, violet, red, yellow, and yellow-green.
Origin
The plant, originally from Asia Minor, was cultivated in Greece as early as 2,500 years ago and arrived in Greece in the 2nd century BC. to Italy. Since then, the cultivated plums have been crossed again and again, so that over the centuries a large variety of varieties has emerged.
Season
Plums are mostly from Italian production from mid-June to mid-July, more rarely from domestic cultivation from mid-July to mid-August. In the winter months, plums from South American or South African growing areas come onto the market.
Taste
The flesh of the plum is sweet to tart and very juicy.
Use
Plums taste great raw and cooked as a roast filling, in sauces, as compote, mousse, jam, an ingredient for sweet pizza, cake toppings, and as a rum pot. Another tip is our vegan plum cake – as simple as it is delicious!
Storage
The fruit should be plump and not wrinkled at the base of the stem. Good quality plums are surrounded by condensation (the ‘scent film’) on the skin. This “scent film” or “ripe” prevents the fruit from wilting too quickly and is a sign of good quality and freshness. Flawless fruit can be stored unwashed in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them, but then pit the fruit beforehand.
