Plum

Plums are a real summer delicacy. Dutch plums, straight from your own plum tree, are plentiful in the months of July to September. They're only there for a short time, but when they're there, they're good! The different varieties ripen in quick succession. Many plums are imported, but the general rule remains that the Dutch plums are the tastiest, especially if you have grown them yourself. Plums are one of the easiest fruits to grow yourself, because you need almost nothing to do this.

Storage
Plums do not have a very long shelf life. Store them in a cool place for three to four days or in the refrigerator for four to six days. Eat them as soon as possible once they are ripe, as a ripe plum will rot quickly. Whole fresh plums are perfectly fine to freeze. It is best to freeze them as puree. To do this, you peel the fruits, then you pit them and boil them with a little water to a purée. Add sugar to taste. This purée can then simply be placed in the freezer in a packaging of your choice.

Cleaning
There is not much to clean about plums. Just wash them under (not too cold) water and then eat them out of hand.

Consumption
Make sure that the fruits look intact and not bruised. Plums are only tasty when they are sufficiently ripe. In general, they are sweet and juicy. Most plum varieties darken in color as they ripen. Plums are delicious to eat out of hand, but can also be used in jam, fruit salad, smoothie, desserts and pancakes.

Nutritional value
The plum is not only tasty, but also extremely healthy. Although plums are not known to most people, they are very high in antioxidants. Plums are very high in fiber and therefore work well against constipation and promote healthy bowel movements.