The flesh is firm and juicy. The fruit's peel is smooth, with a natural waxy surface that adheres to the flesh. Green, purple, red, yellow, and black are the many plum colors with flavors from astringent to sweet. I love Damson Plum Jam and Italian Prune Plum Torte.
Our fruits are polyamorous, flitting from love affair to love affair.
However, they do marry well with the ingredients below.
Arugula, escarole, frisée, kale, lettuce, mâche, spinach, Swiss chard, watercress
Apricot, blackberry, blueberry, cherry, melon, nectarine, peach, raspberry, strawberry
Anise hyssop, basil, hyssop, lavender, mint
Soft or Crumbly Cheeses: Blue cheeses, chèvre, cottage cheese, cream cheese, crème fraîche, feta, mascarpone, ricotta, sour cream, yogurt cheese
Almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios
Cardamom, Chinese five spice powder, cinnamon, cloves, ground dried ginger, mace, nutmeg, star anise
Bourbon, brandy, ognac, whiskey
Almond (Amaretto), Galliano, ginger, orange (Cointreau, Grand Marnier)
Almond, chocolate, mint, orange, orange blossom water, rosewater, vanilla
Citrus: Lemon, lime, orange, blood orange, tangerine, Meyer lemon
Vinegars: Balsamic, Champagne, white wine, herb vinegars, fruit vinegars
Herbs: Ginger, young ginger
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