Plum recipes

Top this deep pink pie filling with a lattice crust made of buttery sweet shortcrust pastry for a showstopping end to a special meal

If you find the dried fruit in traditional chutney overly sweet, you'll love the sharp bite of the preserved lemons in this recipe

This sumptuous seasonal bake is topped with halved plums or apricots and a buttery crumble topping - serve as a pudding or cake

This delicately cinnamon-spiced jam is a gorgeous way to preserve the taste of autumn fruits - delicious spread on hot buttered toast or teacakes

Make a bottle of homemade plum brandy. It's a great way to use up a glut of plums, plus it'll keep for two months and will make a welcome gift for brandy lovers

The earthiness of beetroot complements the sweet yet tart plums and toasted pecans in this side salad. Pair with lamb for an autumnal feast

This slow-cooked duck salad makes a great centrepiece for entertaining – dinner party guests will love the range of textures and flavours

Light, fluffy marshmallows which pack a real plum punch - cut into chunky cubes and dust with icing sugar, or dip in a chocolate fondue

A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort – frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Serve this hearty fruit sponge with a dollop of something creamy- it would also work with raspberries instead of plums

This comfortingly cakey cobbler makes a warming end to any meal

Use two types of sugar and ground almonds for the perfect crunchy crumble topping, layered on top of cinnamon-spiced plums

Choosing pink-fleshed plums will give you the most stunning colour in this winning prepare-ahead dessert for friends

Plums, chocolate and hazelnut - this is a cake that really celebrates the season. Enjoy a slice with your mid-morning coffee or serve it warm for dessert

A melt-in-the-mouth dessert that can be prepared ahead

A buttery traybake, full of new-season fruit and spice

This is doubly sticky - gooey, mallowy meringue, hiding under a crisp crust, is paired with syrupy plums

Packed with fruit, this deep pink preserve should be spread thickly - or present it as a homemade gift

Showcase fruit in a piping hot, oat-topped crumble delicately flavoured with cinnamon and star anise

This easy yet impressive recipe makes a stylish main course for a special occasion

A quick but impressive autumnal tart, made using ready-made puff pastry to keep life simple

Give your guests a nostalgic hit with this nursery pudding of the highest order

Meltingly tender meat in a spicy, fruity sauce, this meal is guaranteed to impress