Seattle Seasonal

Ingredient

Plum

Off

Flavor: Tart skins, sweet flesh.

Type

fruit

Peak Months

Aug, Sep

Season Window

Aug → Sep

Flavor & uses

Tart skins, sweet flesh.

Fresh, compote, umeboshi-style pickles, sauces.

Storage

Ripen at room temp; refrigerate ripe fruit.

Today

Phase: Off

Peak: Aug, Sep

Inspiration (14)

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Roasted Plums with Star Anise

A simple yet elegant roasted plum dessert highlighting seasonal stone fruit, accented with warming spices like star anise.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 70%

Plum Sorbet

This sweet and tart plum sorbet has a creamy, scoopable consistency and is perfect for serving with other summer fruit desserts.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Plum Crumble Bars

Buttery, flaky crumble topping over a juicy plum filling, served warm with vanilla ice cream.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Seasonal Plum Jam

A simple, homemade plum jam made with ripe, juicy plums, sugar, and lemon juice.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Plum Crisp

This easy Plum Crisp recipe uses fresh, in-season plums and a simple crumble topping, making it an ideal dessert for a Pacific Northwest restaurant menu.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Plum Recipes for Baking, Grilling, and Preserving

This collection of plum recipes showcases the versatility of this sweet-tart summer fruit, featuring techniques like baking, grilling, and preserving.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Seasonal Plum Jam for Pacific Northwest Cuisine

A sweet and delicious plum jam that highlights the flavor of fresh, ripe plums - a quintessential Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredient - made with a simple preparation technique.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Plum Marmalade

A reduced-sugar plum marmalade featuring the bright, tart flavor of Pacific Northwest plums, perfect for a high-end breakfast or brunch menu.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Plum Dessert for Pacific Northwest Restaurant

A simple yet elegant plum dessert featuring fresh plums, a buttery crust, and a hint of vanilla - perfect for a Pacific Northwest restaurant menu.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Fresh Plum Cobbler with Calvados

A quick and easy fresh fruit dessert featuring plums topped with a sweet crumbled dough, made with Calvados apple brandy.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Plum Recipes for Pacific Northwest Fine Dining

Browse and save the best plum recipes, showcasing the versatility of this seasonal Pacific Northwest fruit in elevated, restaurant-quality dishes.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Celebrating Plums: Recipes and Inspiration for the Pacific Northwest

This collection of recipes showcases the versatility of plums, a Pacific Northwest seasonal ingredient, with sweet and savory preparations highlighting their tangy, complex flavors.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Seasonal Plum Recipes for Pacific Northwest Fine Dining

Plums, a seasonal fruit from the Pacific Northwest, are featured in a variety of sweet and savory recipes suitable for a high-end restaurant menu, including jams, chutneys, puddings, cakes, and crumbles.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%

Seasonal Plum Recipes for a Pacific Northwest Inspired High-End Menu

A collection of sweet and savory plum recipes, including a plum upside-down cake, grilled plum relish with pork chops, and more. Showcasing the versatility of plums in both sweet and savory dishes.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 60%Bold flavor: 80%