Plum Sales are in Season
Plum sales season has arrived! This fruit is only in season from June through October. Be sure to enjoy it while it lasts.
There are many plum varieties grown throughout the world. Common varieties include French and Italian.
One medium plum contains 30 calories. It is a good source of vitamin. They also provide fiber, beta-carotene, and potassium. They’re bursting with the antioxidants neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid. Dried plums contain triple double the antioxidants than the fresh varieties.
Studies have suggested that plums might play a role in helping lower the bad (LDL) cholesterol and may help protect against some forms of cancer (including colon cancer).
What To Do With Plums
There are so many ways to enjoy this summer fruit. Raw plums can be added to salads, cereals or yogurt. Top pancakes, waffles, or French toast with sliced plums. They make amazing jams, sauces, and chutneys – perfect over pork or poultry. They can also be baked into muffins, pies, tarts and cakes.
Here is a quick conversion tip for cooking:
1-pound fresh plums = 6 to 8 whole plums = 2 ½ cups sliced
Shopping Tip
Choose plums that are shiny, plump, and firm to the touch. Avoid moldy, soft, bruised or those with broken skin. Unripe plums continue to ripen after picked – place in a closed paper bag at room temperature for half week. Put in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
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