For an impressive way to finish off a meal, plums are the way to go. But with a wide variety starting to hit the shelves for Aussie summer, you’ll have one big dilemma. Do you choose a plum with beautiful blood red flesh or is an orange hue your optimal choice? Whichever you prefer, they are both perfect for baking a pretty plum treat. Here, we’ve gathered a few of our faves. From a lovely plum and hazelnut clafoutis to terrific tarts and a classic plum pudding, these colourful creations will be a hit.
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Chocolate, plum and almond paris brest
Chocolate, plum and almond paris brest
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Sliced stoned fruit encased by fluffy and buttery puff pastry.
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Satsuma plum clafouti
Satsuma plum clafouti
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Plum & mascarpone tart
This plum and mascarpone tart is rich with wine and liqueur and makes a fitting end to a very special dinner.
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New York plum cheesecake
New York plum cheesecake
Zesty, creamy cheesecake with a plum topping, served with whipped cream and plum syrup.
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Almond and plum crescents
Almond and plum crescents
With a cinnamon-spiked plum and prune filling, these almond crescents are the perfect sweet treat with tea or coffee.
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Chocolate plum brandy baskets
Chocolate plum brandy baskets
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Peanut, plum and oat slice
Peanut, plum and oat slice
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Plum granita
Plum granita
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Rice pudding with poached rhubarb & plums
This vegan dessert option is rich and creamy thanks to oat milk and coconut syrup. Topped with sweet poached rhubarb and plums for a vibrant touch
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Cinnamon plum crumble cake
Cinnamon plum crumble cake
This aromatic cake with a crunchy topping will warm the spirits with undertones of cinnamon while baked plums provide a rich, juicy flavour.
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Plum cobbler
Plum cobbler
There’s nothing quite like the magic that happens when soft fruit is baked with a biscuity, crumbly, cakey topping. Plum cobbler is a firm favourite.
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Plum and ginger crostata
Plum and ginger crostata
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Plum, hazelnut & ginger gluten-free galette
All the delicious elements of pie: buttery crust and tender baked fruit.
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Jam drops
Jam drops
Sweet biscuits perfectly combining the sweetness of plum jam with the buttery flavour and crumbly texture of a good shortbread biscuit.
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Dark plum jam
Dark plum jam
This plum jam uses blood plums creating a rich dark coloured preserve and a beautiful sweet flavour.
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Plum crumbles
Plum crumbles
Starring sweet, seasonal fruit and coconut, these crunchy baked crumbles turn out as comforting winter warmers. Or try them with custard as a substitute for traditional festive season pudding.
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Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
Flourless almond, plum and orange blossom loaf
This divine almond, plum and orange blossom loaf is made without flour to produce a lighter, gluten-free alternative to many traditional fruit loaves. It is packed full of flavour and is gorgeous served warm with a pot of tea.
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Spiced plum and apple crumble
Spiced plum and apple crumble
We used pink lady apples in this recipe, as they tend to hold their shape well. You can keep and use the syrup at a later date to serve over ice-cream and fresh berries.
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Hazelnut, plum and sour cherry cake
Hazelnut, plum and sour cherry cake
This cake will have you coming back for more- packed full of crunchy hazelnuts, sweet plums and sour cherries, this is sure to be a family favourite!
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Macerated plums with coconut sorbet
Macerated plums with coconut sorbet
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Grilled plums with meringues and orange cream
Grilled plums with meringues and orange cream
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Plum and apple crumble
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Plum cake
Plum cake
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Blood plums with honey and cardamom yoghurt
Blood plums with honey and cardamom yoghurt
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Plum turnovers
Plum turnovers
You could use most stone fruit for these wonderful turnovers, but nothing quite gives the intensity of colour like the humble plum. Serve piping hot, with ice-cream.
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Plum and lemon polenta cake
Plum and lemon polenta cake
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Rice pudding with poached rhubarb and plums
Rice pudding with poached rhubarb and plums
This vegan dessert option is rich and creamy thanks to oat milk and coconut syrup. Topped with sweet poached rhubarb and plums for a vibrant touch
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Plum and blueberry crumble cake
Plum and blueberry crumble cake
You can’t beat an old-fashioned dessert like this delicious crumble cake, starring juicy plum and sweet blueberries.
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Plum and hazelnut clafoutis
Plum and hazelnut clafoutis
We love a clafoutis recipe for a fast and easy way to serve up a beautiful pudding any night of the week. Use any in-season fruit you like – stone fruit, especially, work well.
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Plum and apricot chocolate crumble
Plum and apricot chocolate crumble
This comforting pudding is hard to match. Breaking through a crunchy, chocolate crumble topping to find warm, soft plum and apricot beneath.
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Spiced plum cake
Spiced plum cake
With flavours and colours that evoke that warm Christmassy feeling, this beautiful spiced plum makes the most of fresh plums, which are plentiful in this late summer season. It’s the perfect recipe when you want to serve up a delightful dessert the family will adore.
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Plum and almond upside-down cake
Plum and almond upside-down cake
Turn your day around with this sublime vanilla butter cake, topped with juicy plums and flaky almonds.
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Plum soda
Plum soda
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Grilled plums with cinnamon cream
Grilled plums with cinnamon cream
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Spiced plum and port jam
Spiced plum and port jam
Home made preserves are so very simple to make, and there’s so much pleasure to be had from eating jam you made yourself.
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Plum and almond slice
Plum and almond slice
The deep ruby, red colour of plums is reflected in it’s complex, tart-sweet flavour. This delectable plum and almond slice is perfect for a casual afternoon tea.
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Plum & mascarpone tart
This plum and mascarpone tart is rich with wine and liqueur and makes a fitting end to a very special dinner.
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Orange and roasted plum tart
Orange and roasted plum tart
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Baked plums with frozen almond cream
Baked plums with frozen almond cream
A match made in culinary heaven.
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Plum clafoutis
Plum clafoutis
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Spiced apricot and plum pie
Spiced apricot and plum pie
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Mini plum puddings
Mini plum puddings
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