Source: Aeril, AdobeStockThe most obvious plum dishes are jams, preserves, and other winter preparations. But the options aren't limited to just that. Plums are excellent in sauces, salads, and baked goods. You can make various desserts and drinks from them, and they also pair harmoniously with meat. We've gathered 20 of the best recipes for you in one collection!
1. Plum Jam with Cocoa
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruDelicious chocolate-covered plums that will easily surprise even long-time fans of homemade preserves.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 3 tbsp cocoa.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, slice the flesh, cover with sugar and cocoa, and let sit for several hours. Bring the jam to a boil and simmer for 45-50 minutes over low heat. Seal in sterilized jars.
2. Salad with Plums and Feta Cheese
Source: postila.ruOriginal yet made with simple ingredients.
You will need: 200 g feta cheese, 100 g plums, 50 g mangold (Swiss chard), 50 g mixed greens, 50 g walnuts, 1 lemon, 100 ml olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Slice plums, and cut feta cheese into slices or cubes. Mix everything with mangold and mixed greens. Chop walnuts, mix them with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and spices. Drizzle this dressing over the salad.
3. Plum Sauce for Meat (Winter Preservation)
Source: pinterest.comModerately spicy, with a slight tartness, it will be a pleasant addition to main dishes.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 bunch parsley, 1 bunch basil, 7 cloves garlic, 2 hot peppers, 1 tbsp khmeli suneli, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, spices.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, add sugar and a little salt, and simmer for 7-10 minutes after boiling. Mince garlic, herbs, and hot pepper. Add all ingredients to the plums and cook the sauce for another 20 minutes. You can blend it until smooth. Seal the finished sauce in sterilized jars.
4. Braised Beef with Plums
Source: multivarenie.ruFor this recipe, ripe and sweet plums are essential.
You will need: 600 g beef, 400 g plums, 1/2 bunch cilantro, 150 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Cut and sear beef until browned. Set the meat aside and lightly fry sliced plums in the same pan. Return the beef, add spices, chopped cilantro, and water. Braise the meat until tender over low heat – up to 2 hours.
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5. Pickled Plums
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThey will need several weeks to infuse in a cool place, but it's worth it.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 50 ml vinegar, 1 L water, 300 g sugar, 0.5 tbsp salt, cloves, cinnamon, allspice.
Preparation: Boil water with salt, sugar, and spices to taste. Add vinegar and let the marinade cool. Tightly arrange plums in jars, pour marinade over them, and cover with plastic lids or loosely screw on. Leave the preparation in a cool place for 2-4 weeks.
6. Banana and Plum Smoothie
Source: syl.ruA hearty, healthy, and appetizing fruit smoothie.
You will need: 450 g plums, 250 g bananas, 250 g oranges, honey, ice.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily slice bananas, plums, and oranges. Blend them until smooth, add honey and a few ice cubes, and blend again.
7. Salad with Plum and Chicken
Source: gastronom.ruWe suggest using aromatic smoked chicken for its vibrant flavor.
You will need: 500 g plums, 400 g smoked chicken, 1 red onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch mint, 2 tbsp grainy mustard, 20 ml lemon juice, 50 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Thinly slice the onion, slice the plums, and cut the chicken into strips. Add minced garlic and mint to taste. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
8. Plum Compote for Winter
Source: cake-dance.ruPlum compote is always very rich and flavorful.
You will need: 500 g plums, 280 g sugar, 2 L water, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Place plums, sugar, and citric acid into a prepared jar. Pour hot water over everything and sterilize the jar for another 10 minutes. Seal the compote for winter.
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9. Plum Cake
Source: profile.ruThe famous recipe from The New York Times, known worldwide.
You will need: 150 g flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 100 g butter, 2 eggs, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 12 plums, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Beat soft butter with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Continue beating, adding eggs one by one. Then sift in flour with salt and baking powder. Pour the resulting batter into a mold and arrange plum slices on top. Sprinkle with another spoon of sugar and cinnamon. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Baked Chicken Thighs with Plums
Source: pinterest.comA worthy addition to any family dinner!
You will need: 2 chicken thighs, 250 g plums, 1 onion, 0.5 tsp sugar, 3 pinches salt, spices, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice the onion into rings and place in a baking dish. Top with plum halves and sprinkle with sugar. Rub chicken thighs with oil and spices and place on top. Bake chicken for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
11. Salad with Tomatoes and Plums
Source: pokayadoma.ruFor vibrancy and extra appeal, you can use different varieties of tomatoes.
You will need: 4 tomatoes, 8 plums, 3 sprigs basil, 1/2 red onion, 1/2 bunch parsley, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp honey, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop tomatoes and plums, slice onion into half-rings, and finely chop herbs. Mix vegetable oil, soy sauce, honey, and spices, then dress the salad.
12. Marinated Plums for Winter
Source: pinterest.comNot only cucumbers and tomatoes can be marinated for winter, but plums too.
You will need: 800 g plums, 400 ml water, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 hot peppers, 1 star anise, 5 cloves, 5 allspice berries, 4 bay leaves.
Preparation: Boil water and add sugar with all spices. Simmer the marinade for 5 minutes. Place plums and peppers in jars, pour marinade over them, and let sit for 15 minutes. Drain the marinade, bring it to a boil again, and pour over the plums for another 15 minutes. Drain the marinade again, bring to a boil, add vinegar, pour over the plums, and seal for winter.
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13. Kefir and Plum Smoothie
Source: travel-dom.ruIf desired, you can use thick plain yogurt instead of kefir.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 1 banana, 250 g plums, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Peel the banana and remove pits from the plums. Blend the smoothie until smooth.
14. Chocolate Muffin with Plums and Nuts
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruSo appetizing and aromatic – simply irresistible.
You will need: 180 g flour, 120 g sugar, 80 g yogurt, 80 g dark chocolate, 50 g butter, 30 ml vegetable oil, 30 g walnuts, 200 g plums, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3 eggs.
Preparation: Melt chocolate with butter over a double boiler. Beat eggs with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Pour in slightly cooled chocolate, beat again, then add yogurt and vegetable oil. Add all dry ingredients and finally – chopped nuts. Pour the batter into a mold and arrange plum slices. Bake the muffin for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
15. Plum Cake with Kefir
Source: 1000-receptov.ruThe kind of cake that even those who don't know how to cook can manage.
You will need: 200 g sugar, 350 g flour, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 150 ml vegetable oil, 200 ml kefir, 3 eggs, 1 tsp baking powder, 400 g plums.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar, pour in slightly warm kefir and whisk again. Then add oil, and then – flour with baking powder. Pour the batter into a mold, embed plum halves into it, and bake the cake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
16. Plum Jam
Source: postila.ruThis jam can easily become a standalone dessert with tea or a filling for pastries.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 2 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, pour in water, and simmer the flesh for about 40 minutes. Blend the mixture until smooth, add sugar, and cook the jam for another 1.5 hours over low heat, stirring occasionally. Seal it in sterilized jars.
17. Salad with Beets and Plums
Source: dzen.ruThe finished salad can be sprinkled with pomegranate seeds or pine nuts.
You will need: 1 beet, 2 plums, 1 apple, 1 handful arugula, 1 bunch spinach, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Boil or roast the beet. Slice the beet, apple, and plums. Mix everything with arugula and spinach. Separately mix the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
18. Plum Adjika for Winter
Source: attuale.ruA spicy sauce that perfectly complements a variety of dishes and appetizers.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 3 heads garlic, 3 bell peppers, 4 tomatoes, 2 hot red peppers, 1 bunch basil, 1 bunch parsley, 1 tbsp coriander, 50 g sugar, 1 tbsp salt.
Preparation: Pass all ingredients through a meat grinder. Add sugar, salt, and spices to taste. Cook the adjika for 20-30 minutes after boiling and seal in sterilized jars.
19. Puff Pastry Plum Pie
Source: pinterest.comA super quick puff pastry pie for when you're short on time.
You will need: 700 g puff pastry, 600 g plums, 100 g sugar, 30 g butter, 1 egg, 1 tbsp starch, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Grease a baking dish with butter and roll out the pastry into it, forming edges. Sprinkle with starch. Slice plums, arrange them on the pastry, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cut the remaining pastry into strips and create a lattice. Brush the pie with beaten egg and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Salad with Bell Peppers and Plums
Source: montisbar.ruWe recommend using bell peppers of different colors to make the salad as vibrant as possible.
You will need: 4 bell peppers, 5-6 plums, 1/2 bunch parsley, 1/2 red onion, olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Slice bell peppers into strips, plums into wedges, and onion into half-rings. Finely chop parsley, drizzle the salad with olive oil, and season.