Parlay plums into plum jams, plum preserves and pureed plum butter.
Plums make exceptional crumbles, cobblers, puddings, pies, tarts and cake.
Cook up a plain plum sauce, made like applesauce and spiced with cinnamon, to serve with meats and pates. Turn out Chinese plum sauce by simmering pureed plums with chiles, fresh ginger and Chinese five-spice. The traditional Chinese use is for dipping, but you can try it on grilled or baked chicken, ribs or lamb. The pie goes into a 450-degree oven for 10 minutes, then bakes at 350 degrees for a further 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature with dollops of sour cream.