From sticky jam and sorbet to grilled pork and braised quail, bright summer flavors shine through in these plum recipes that highlight the fruit's versatility.
Closeup of plum sorbet being scooped from a storage container.
Plum Sorbet
Puff Pastry Plum Tarts
Puff Pastry Plum Tarts Recipe
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Rich Red Plum Jam Recipe
Closeup of two scoops of roasted plum, ginger, and honey ice cream, served in a small bowl.
Roasted Plum, Ginger, and Honey Ice Cream
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Prune and Apple Stuffing With Sausage and Chestnuts Recipe
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Serious Salads: Stone Fruits with Ginger-Lime Syrup and Mint Recipe
Cardamom-Plum Jam from 'Little Jars, Big Flavors'
Closeup of blackberry-plum cobbler, served on a white plate from the baking dish.
Plum-Blackberry Cobbler Recipe
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In a Pickle: Pickled Prunes
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Pork, Plums, Scallions, and Jalapeños? Grill 'Em All in One Sandwich!
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Jam Making 101: The Tools and Techniques for Success
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Braised Lamb Shanks with Dried Apricots, Plums, and Candied Ginger Recipe
Grilled pork, grilled plum chutney, and cabbage slaw in a grilled ciabatta roll
Grilled-Pork Sandwiches With Grilled-Plum Chutney and Cabbage Slaw
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30-Minute Skillet Plum Cake Recipe
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Plum Sangria Recipe
A large serving of plum and ginger cobbler plopped unto a white plate.
Plum and Ginger Cobbler Recipe
Roasted Plum and Lemon Verbena Jam Recipe
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Scooped: Plum Sorbet
Sugar-Roasted Plums with Balsamic and Rosemary Syrup Recipe
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Preserved: Plum Conserve
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Let Them Eat: 30 Minute Skillet Plum Cake