How do you pick plums?
Most plums in the store are of the purple variety, the colour should be deep and even. When ripe, the plum should have a sweet, fruity smell and should feel semi-soft to the touch.
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Most plums in the store are of the purple variety, the colour should be deep and even. When ripe, the plum should have a sweet, fruity smell and should feel semi-soft to the touch.
Plums, although best eaten fresh, can be used in salads, meat dishes and compotes. Try them grilled to bring out their sweetness! Cut along the seam and twist the two halves to open the fruit.
Plums stored in a plastic bag in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator should last for 3 to 5 days.