Can you help me with two damson plum trees? I purchased these trees bare-root and planted them probably five years ago. They have flourished and now stand 8 to 10 feet tall. I have had them ...
September is peak season for Damson plums—a fruit whose origins date back to the ancient capital of Damascus. Today you’ll find piles of this popular variety at local farmers’ markets. The raw fruit ...
With dark blue, astringent skins, and dry, sour flesh, the ancient plums called damsons aren’t good for eating fresh. When submitted to a process akin to alchemy, however, their tartness and spiciness ...
The idea of having a fruit tree in your backyard is appealing for several reasons. Not only can these trees add some character to your outdoor spaces, but you might also be able to pick fruit from ...
If it's early August, it must be time for Damson plums. Gersine Bullock-Prado — a Vermont-based pastry chef and author of Bake It Like You Mean It — has a special place in her heart for them. "They're ...
Makes 6 half-pints Damson plums make famously dark, prunelike jam. This classic English preserve is reminiscent of dried fruit, with a concentrated and luxurious flavor. If you choose not to process ...
Early August is a good time for Damson plums, and an even better time for an encore about the Zwetschgendatschi, a plum tart with an intimidating name. Vermont pastry chef Gesine Bullock-Prado says ...
If it's early August, it must be time for Damson plums. Gersine Bullock-Prado — a Vermont-based pastry chef and author of Bake It Like You Mean It — has a special place in her heart for them. "They're ...