Plums

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  • Photo of nine, freshly washed plums on a table.

PURCHASE

Choose smooth plums. Avoid bruises and soft spots. 


    KEEP

    Plums can be kept at room temperature for up to three days. Tip: Store in paper bag to ripen more quickly.
      PREPARE
      Rinse plums under cool water prior to eating or using in a recipe.
        RECIPE
        Fruit Dip 

        8 ounces Vanilla yogurt 
        2 tablespoons Orange juice 
        1 tablespoon Lime juice 
        1 tablespoon Brown sugar 
        2 Red apples, (cored and sliced) 
        1 Pear (cored and sliced) 
        1 Plum (sliced) 
        8 Strawberries  

        

          

        1. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, orange juice, lime juice and brown sugar; mix well. 
          2. 

        2. Serve dip in a bowl on a large plate, and surround with fruit. 
          3. 

        


        View more recipes and information at USDA's Seasonal Produce Guide - plums.