Armagnac Ice Cream
This classic, creamy French ice cream, studded with Armagnac-soaked dried plums, is perfect for a special occasion. Serve with Dried Plum Financieres, or with your favorite pound cake recipe.
Dried Plum Chocolate Pavé
Chef Gale Gand of Tru, in Chicago, adds dried plums to her decadent chocolate desserts. Gand, who loves cooking with these sweet, chewy nuggets of flavor, adds them because they provide a delicious layer of fruitiness to her recipes.
Dried Plum Financieres
Tender almond financieres are a classic French pastry. Serve with Armagnac ice Cream.
Dried Plum Galettes
These puff pastry-based galettes couldn't be simpler--or better! Serve warm, with a cup of herb tea.
Madame Salemblers Potatoes with Dried Plums
For a deliciously different gratin, layer potatoes with port-steeped dried plums, pour over nutmeg-scented half-and-half and bake until tender and golden. Perfect with roasted meat or poultry.
Roast Duckling with Dried Plums and Pearl Onions
An initial simmering renders much of the fat from the duck and creates a rich stock that forms the basis of the sauce. Dried plums and pearl onions are a natural pairing with the crisply roasted duck.