Anytime Plum Treat
Stuff luscious California dried plums with walnut halves, then roll in granulated sugar to make Anytime Plum Treats. They're great for lunchboxes, holidays or healthy snacking -- anytime! Recipe courtesy of Cathi L.
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.
Bacon-Wrapped Dried Plums
These cocktail tidbits have a stuffing of cream cheese, celery and artichoke that's a creamy contrast to the crisp grilled bacon that wraps the dried plums.
California Dried Plum & Granola Napoleon over Soft Ripened Brie
Layers of Brie sandwiched with a filling of dried plums, almonds and granola make a perfect party or buffet dish.
California Harvest Stuffing
This savory cornbread stuffing with dried plums, sausage, pecans and sage goes great with roast turkey, but it's so good you'll want to serve it all year round with pork, chicken, or just on its own.
Caramelized Pecan & Dried Plum Tart
Bittersweet chocolate drizzled on top gives this tart a glamorous touch. Serve a thin wedge with a dollop of softly whipped cream.
Chipotle Pork Stew with Dried Plums
Slow simmering lets the pork absorb the complex flavors of chiles, orange and spices. Dried plums and an array of vegetables add the finishing touch.
Chocolate Covered Sugar Plums
Quick and easy to make our Chocolate Covered Sugar Plums make gift giving fun. And even better to receive!
Chocolate Dipped Dried Plums
Mix and match fillings and toppings to create your favorite versions of these stuffed dried plums for holiday gifting or parties.
Chocolate Macaroon Bars
Chocolate-dried plum filling with a coconut-almond topping make these bars a moist and chewy treat.
Coast to Coast Holiday Cake
A layer of dried plum puree and walnuts is the surprise touch in this cranberry-studded holiday cake.
Confetti Bites
Dried plums enrobed in a peanut butter coating, then rolled in candy sprinkles, are a great addition to your holiday cookie plate.
Dried Plum Hamantaschen
These dried plum and nut-filled cookies are a must for the Jewish holiday of Purim, but they're just as good all year round.
Dried Plum and Goat Cheese Strudel
Dried plums and goat cheese rolled in puff pastry (store bought for convenience) are baked until golden make, then sliced, for an unusual appetizer.
Dried Plums with Bacon and Fresh Goat Cheese
A quick and easy, make ahead, recipe for holiday entertaining. Broil the bacon-wrapped dried plums just before serving.
Endive & Chicken Salad with Dried Plums
Sharp, tangy winter greens contrast beautifully with the creaminess of blue cheese and the sweetness of dried plums. This salad is a great way to use leftover roast chicken.
Glazed Sweet Potatoes & Dried Plums with Ginger
Orange-glazed sweet potatoes sprinkled with crystallized ginger will find a place at any holiday meal alongside ham, turkey or roast pork.
Harvest Squash & Dried Plums
Try something different this Thanksgiving--baked acorn squash filled with dried plums, brown sugar, orange peel and ginger with make your family forget all about candied yams.
Holiday Brisket
Beef brisket, braised until fork tender with carrots, sweet potatoes and dried plums, is a warming winter meal, especially when served with potato latkes or egg noodles.
Holiday Dressing with Dried Plums and Cornbread
For extra sweetness and nutrition, gold medalist swimmer Natalie Coughlin adds dried plums to a holiday dressing made with cornbread, country bread and crunchy pecans.
Holiday Dried Fruit Tart
Brandy adds a festive touch to Holiday Dried Fruit Tart. The pastry uses toasted almonds for a delicious nutty flavor.
Hot & Spicy Cider
At your next holiday party, serve this spicy combination of prune juice and apple cider in mugs with cinnamon sticks for garnish.
Lumpia with Dried Plum Purée
Natalie Coughlin’s Lumpia with Dried Plum Purée, made with wholesome ingredients including nutrient-packed dried plums, is perfect for casual get-togethers or formal affairs.
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.
Mushroom-Herb Stuffing with Dried Plums
Dried plums, celery and mushrooms tossed with toasted bread cubes, stock and wine bake up into a stuffing that's moist, golden brown, and a delicious addition to any holiday meal.
Orange-Honey Glazed Chicken with Matzo-Dried Plum Dressing
Chicken and dressing bake separately so that each is done to perfection. Matzo makes an interesting change from the usual breadcrumbs in the dressing.
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle Tomato Sauce and California Dried Plums
Chipotle tomato sauce gets its deep, rich flavor and a subtle sweetness from California Dried Plums, with the added benefit of dried plums’ antioxidant power and fiber. It goes great with roasted pork tenderloin, but why not try it with chicken, fish or even on pasta?
Spiced Dried Plums
Serve this spice-scented variation on stewed dried plums hot or cold, as a condiment with pork, ham or turkey.
Winter Compote of Fruit
This is a dish that is made for the dried fruits of winter, deeply delicious, sweet, yet balanced with the lovely acidic quality of good quality coffee. Nearly any kind of citrus and dried fruits will do; we suggest quite a few but use whatever you like best. Mix just a few or a lot, as available.