15 Plum Recipes To Celebrate The Last Few Weeks of Summer
Savoury plum galette. (Produced by Colleen Nicholson, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Eshun Mott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.)
Tarts, snacking cakes, jam, salads, savoury bakes and more—the plum is a mighty early-fall fruit that handles savoury and sweet dishes with plenty of texture and flavour. Here are some of Chatelaine's all-time favourite plum recipes.
Savoury Plum Galette
This open-faced tart showcases thyme-scented plums nestled in caramelized shallots and crème fraiche atop a walnut pastry. For a complete meal, serve tart topped with bitter leaves, such as radicchio, dressed with honey, white wine vinegar and olive oil. Get Camilla Wynne's savoury plum galette recipe.
Plum Cobbler
Enjoy this dish while it’s still warm, topped with vanilla ice cream. Get this plum cobbler recipe.
Dutch Baby With Roasted Plums
The trick to crisp and fluffy Dutch baby pancakes is a hot pan. Use an oven-safe frying pan: it takes less time to heat up, and will be ready in 7 to 9 minutes. Top with roasted plums or fresh fruit. Get this Dutch baby with roasted plums recipe.
Caramelized Plum Upside Down Cake
This stunning cake is from Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's charity cookbook, Together: Our Community Cookbook. Get this caramelized plum upside down cake recipe.
Classic French Toast with Roasted Plums
You won’t need maple syrup if you top your French toast with our roasted plums. Get this classic French toast with roasted plums recipe.
Roasted Plums
If you have some time this weekend, pick up a fresh vanilla pod and some plums for roasting. (We’re obsessed with this over our yogurt in the morning.) Get this roasted plums recipe.
Almond And Plum Tart
Tangy plums nestled in a melt-in-your-mouth almond filling on a no-fail shortbread crust? This tart is perfect for after-dinner lingering. Get this almond and plum tart recipe.
Plum And Black Pepper Clafoutis
Sometimes A Generous Dinner author Christine Flynn flips the script and makes this for breakfast instead of dessert. It’s eggy and fruity and a touch sweet, and comes together so quickly. Get this plum and black pepper clafoutis recipe.
Italian Plum and Coronation Grape Jam
The combination of dusky-purple plums and grapes almost creates a new fruit flavour in this recipe by cookbook author Camilla Wynne. Get this plum jam recipe.
Ginger-Plum Pandowdy
Lightly spiced fall fruit sits under a simple crust that’s sure to delight. While these mini pies may look like they’re made by a pro, they’re easy enough for beginner bakers to master. Get this ginger-plum pandowdy recipe.
Easy Plum Jam
Plums are one of the simplest fruits to jam, since they don’t need to be peeled. The cardamom adds a subtle perfume but can be omitted (or use cinnamon). Get our easy plum jam recipe.
Plum Pithiviers
This French pastry recipe, from Will Torrent’s Patisserie at Home is one of many detailed how-tos, and eliminates the fear factor in baking classics like mille feuilles, eclairs and croissants! Get this pithiviers recipe.
Ricotta And Plum Crostini
These fruity and creamy crostini slices pair perfectly with a side of maple-balsamic arugula salad for a satisfying lunch or light vegetarian dinner. Get our ricotta and plum crostini recipe.
Financier Plum Cake
Here's a simple way to make the most of those plums you picked up at the farmer's market. Get our financier plum cake recipe.
Pork Tenderloin With Spiced Plums And Walnuts
To get the pork tenderloins beautifully golden, pat them dry all over with paper towels before brushing them with the Dijon mixture. Get our pork tenderloin with spiced plums and walnuts recipe.
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