List of 5 recipes using Plums (lactose free)

Angevin plum pâté

The Angevin pie, as its name does not indicate it, is a dessert, a kind of plum pie made with a shortcrust pastry. It is a dessert from the old days, which has crossed the ages while remaining in Anjou (the famous "Loire valley" in France).

Clafoutis-style plum financier

The classic French "financier" is normally a little cake, but it can also be made clafoutis-style over fruit in an oven-proof dish.

Jelly-style plum jam

Lots of people make plum jam, but you can also elevate this to a rather elegant jelly, simply by removing the skins. It's not a true jelly (this is normally made with juice), but leans towards that style: light and, above all, delicious.

Stewed plums

Quick and simple, stewed plums can also be spread like jam.

How to freeze plums

When fruit is in season, there's sometimes a glut - far more than we can use at once. Freezing is a good solution, but plums and other stone fruit should not be frozen whole; the fruit will be unappetizing when thawed. Here's a simple method for successful freezing.