Plum

1. Elephant heart plums: One of the most common plums in grocery stores, this Japanese plum variety has reddish-purple skin and red flesh. When ripe,… Read More »What Is The Most Common Type Of Plum?

Freestone plums are plums that grow where the flesh of the fruit is not attached to the pit. Stone fruits, also called drupes, are fruits… Read More »Which Plums Are Freestone?

A ripe plum will be very sweet, flavorful, and juicy. A less ripe plum will have no sweetness. Feel and texture: Ripe plums are soft… Read More »What Should A Ripe Plum Feel Like?

Place your plums in a bowl and cover the bowl with plastic wrap for best results. If you have cut plums, place them in an… Read More »Can You Cut Plums Ahead Of Time?

Black plums are a small, round, or slightly oblong fruit with smooth blue-black skin. They contain a single seed and the flesh inside can be… Read More »What Does Black Plum Taste Like?

Deep blue-purple with smooth skins, these sweet fruits are great for snacking on or adding into baked goods and jams. What does a prune plum… Read More »Are Prune Plums Sweet?

There are approximately 20 varieties of plums, most of which originated in China and then were introduced to Japan and then eventually to the United… Read More »How Many Different Varieties Of Plum Are There?

Italian plums, also called Italian prune plums, are a European plum. They look much different than the commonly available plums in United States supermarkets. Italian… Read More »What Is Another Name For An Italian Plum?

Dried plums are sometimes called prunes and are a great snack to enjoy when fresh plums are not available. Is dried plums the same as… Read More »What Is A Dried Plum Called?

Damson-type plums make the best prunes because they’re dry and their taste is just divine, sweet with just a tiny tang. However, you can use… Read More »What Are The Best Plums To Make Prunes?