Plums

This recipe can be used with any summer stone fruit, though peaches and nectarines should be peeled before cooking. Use as a topping for pancakes, toast, and ice cream, or stir into hot cereal or yogurt. ...read more

With a creamy consistency similar to tapioca, chia pudding is the perfect summertime treat. Simple to make, the pudding can be prepared up to three days in advance. ...read more

Stone fruits and balsamic glazes create winning combinations. Try halved apricots or nectarine wedges in place of the plums. Pitted cherries can also fill in sweetly for the blackberries. ...read more

Melting freshly grated ginger into sugar before it’s added to cake batter tempers the root’s sharp bite and helps it permeate the cake. Any fruit will work in the cake in place of the plums. ...read more

This recipe can be used for plums, peaches, nectarines, apricots—whatever stone fruits are at their peak of ripeness and flavor. Apricots work well, but use what you can find, and don’t be afraid to combine stone fruits with berries. ...read more

A touch of ginger and a stint on the grill bring out the sweetness in fresh plums for a fruity summer sundae. ...read more

Summer plums, bay leaves, and black peppercorns are simmered together for a dark-and-spicy variation on the classic peach Bellini. The syrup will keep up to a week in the fridge. For a nonalcoholic version, top with sparkling water. ...read more

This dessert can be prepared with whatever fruits are in season. We used plums, but you could also choose apples, pears, or frozen berries. Recipe by Carolyn Trompeter. ...read more

Make the most of late-summer plums with this low-fat dessert. ...read more

This light version of the classic Middle Eastern bulgur salad, or tabbouleh, has a delicious and healthful twist: the addition of dried fruits and red lentils. It’s good warm or cold. The recipe makes enough for a great light dinner one night plus lunch-to-go the next day. Add ...read more

There is no standard recipe for this soup because the amount of sugar needed will vary depending on sweetness and type of plums used. Served with Basil Gelato, it becomes a fashionable dessert. ...read more

Take advantage of another fruit in peak season: Substitute unpeeled nectarines for the plums. ...read more