Preserving plums

By Kristina Seleshanko Issue #171 • May/June, 2018 I’ve read that the Chinese believe plums symbolize good luck; perhaps that’s why plums are one of the most cultivated fruits on earth. (Or maybe it’s just that plums taste great!) Along with apples and pears, plums are also among the most durable trees found on old […]

Stone fruits are delicious and easy to use. For the perfect summer meal, try using peaches, apricots, plums, cherries, figs or nectarines in these 10 stone fruit recipes.

Embark on a canning adventure with our collection of over 30 plum canning ideas, featuring everything from sweet plum jam to rich plum pie filling. Experience the satisfaction of preserving plums and enjoy your homemade delicacies whenever you desire. Get more Preserving Food Recipes at Creative Canning.

Canning plums is a great way to preserve plums to savor summer all year long. Plums can be canned whole or in halves, plain or sweetened, with or without spices, with or without the pits, and by raw packing or hot packing. Learn how to can plums with this step by step guide.

Plum butter made in the slow cooker results in a rich, flavor fruitful spread ever so slightly nuanced with the almond notes of the plum pits.

You will love this classic recipe for Easy Plum Jam, made with sweet, ripe, juicy plums at the height of their season. It is the ultimate way to preserve this delicious stone fruit to enjoy throughout the coming months.

How to make your own prunes from fresh plums in seven easy by usinga dehydrator or oven. An easy, healthy snack!

Homemade plum jam from scratch with only 2 ingredients. Learn how to make this easy homemade plum jam recipe. You can be enjoying the flavor of summer by making plum jam and enjoying it year round. #canning #preserving #plums #homemade #howtomakejam #nopectinjam

This spicy plum habanero salsa is infused with tequila for a unique and delicious twist! The tomatoes are roasted to give this salsa a tasty smoky flavor. Uses the water bath canning method.

Every year, as summer draws to a close and fall abounds, we have plums coming out our ears! Our favorite way to preserve them? Plum syrup!

I have three varieties of plum trees in my yard. The earliest to ripen is the Santa Rosa. They look and smell so luscious, and then you bite into one. PUCKER!!!

Use this popular and versatile Chinese Plum Sauce (aka duck sauce) as a dipping sauce for for everything from wontons, egg rolls, spring rolls, dumplings, roasted duck, fish, chicken, shrimp, or with noodles and rice. Use it to baste your meats before grilling or as a glaze for baked poultry and pork.

I’ve been picking cherries for the last couple of days. I have a LOT of cherries. The birds are causing no trouble whatsoever. In fact, I may put up a sign for the birds soon. With arrows. CHERRIES —> HERE! The trouble is that some of the cherries are up high. Very high. I started...Read More

Plum jam is a rich and flavorful spread made from ripe plums. This sweet and tangy jam captures fresh taste of summer and is perfect for spreading on toast or topping yogurt.

Plums are in season from mid-summer to the early Fall or Autumn months. So, whether you have a plum tree or two or like to frequent the Farmer’s Market, you have an abundance of plums and need some great ways to preserve them and use them in some fresh plum recipes!

Today’s task is to give jam making a try. If you haven’t done it before, I highly recommend starting with plums, specifically cherry plums. I don’t know if it’s just a Calif…

Easy how-to for the most delicious dried plums you'll ever have! Best with Italian plums, but works with any plum variety.

Easy Plum Jam Recipe is a great homemade condiment recipe. Three ingredients, no pectin. Use on breakfast items, dessert, or charcuterie boards as it pairs well with cheese and meats! #homemadejam #plumrecipes #condiments

CANNING SPICED PLUMS: Cinnamon and cloves take these plums over the top! Eat them cold, warm, or baked into a cobbler. Come wintertime, you'll be glad you made some today!