Almond Crumble Coffee Cake with Dried Plums
The scent of cardamom and luscious dried plums make this coffee cake a bit out of the ordinary. Vary the crunchy topping with walnuts or pecans, instead of almonds.
Any Time Of Day Parfait
Have fun creating variations on this quick-and-easy snack or breakfast item with your favorite yogurt flavors and canned fruits. Stick to nonfat yogurt and fruit canned in its own juice for lower fat and calories.
Apple-Spice Dried Plum Griddle Cakes
Whole wheat flour and bran up the nutritional benefits of these griddle cakes; applesauce and dried plum topping adds a special touch.
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.
Arugula, Radicchio, Orange, and Dried Plum Salad
Crisp greens and oranges make this salad perfect for the winter months. The sweetness of the citrus and dried plums sets off the bite of the radicchio and arugula.
Balsamic Roasted Beet and Dried Plum Salad
In this winter salad, the sweetness of balsamic vinegar complements tangy blue cheese and moist dried plums. For convenience, roast the beets the day before, or use canned sliced beets.
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Blueberry Lemon Scones
Searching for a wholesome breakfast recipe idea? Dried plum puree gives these scones richness while yogurt keeps them flaky and tender, so you can enjoy them for breakfast or a snack.
Braided Dried Plum Coffee Cake
A classic yeast dough is folded over walnut, dried plum and brown sugar filling, then sprinkled with cinnamon-scented crumb topping, for a rich breakfast or tea-time treat.
Brandied Dried Plums with Orange Zest
Dried plums steeped in Armagnac brandy with orange zest, cinnamon and cloves makes a perfect holiday gift. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream or rich chocolate cake.
Butterscotch Plum Oat Bars
Looking for a snack bars recipe? Try dried plum snack bars as a new alternative. Oatmeal, dried plums and walnuts make this the perfect nutritious snack to tuck into your child's lunch box, or to take along for a snack after sports or exercise.
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.
Caramel Pecan Sauce with Dried Plums
Serve this plum-luscious caramel sauce warm over ice cream or pound cake.
Carrot Salad with Dried Plums
Sweet Moroccan spices scent this refreshing carrot and dried plum salad, tossed with a tangy lemon juice dressing.
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 Turnovers with Dried Plums
Chocolate, walnuts and dried plum filling tucked into puff pastry pockets make an extra-special dessert when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Citrus Bulgur Salad with California Dried Plums
Looking for a healthy recipe idea using dried plums? Bulgur has all the benefits of whole wheat, but it’s pre-cooked so you can put together a delicious salad in minutes. California Dried Plums, oranges and loads of fresh herbs add even more nutritional benefits.
Citrus Rice Pilaf Salad
A quick, easy, and deliciously cool summer salad for hot August nights.
Citrus Slaw
Colorful, tasty and healthy, this slaw is sure to be a favorite at picnics and barbecues.
Coffee and Armagnac Parfait with Dried Plums
This do-ahead dessert, combining Armagnac-soaked dried plums and creamy coffee mousse, is the perfect conclusion to an elegant dinner.
Cornmeal Flapjack with Dried Plums
Dried plums add an unusual twist to cornmeal flapjacks for brunch or breakfast.
Danish Pinwheels
Layers of apple-dried plum filling and rich Danish dough bake up into unforgettable breakfast pastries.
Double Delight Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing
Created especially for The California Dried Plum Board by Chef Martin Yan, this salad breaks away from the bland iceberg lettuce salad.
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Dried Plum & Cream Cheese Spread
For spreading on sandwiches or toasted bagels, or with apples slices, crackers or celery sticks, you can't beat this combo of cream cheese, dried plums and walnuts.
Dried Plum & Ricotta Crepes
Store-bought crepes can pinch hit for homemade in this ricotta and dried plum-filled version of blintzes.
Dried Plum & White Chocolate Haystacks
Pretzels, dried plums and white chocolate make up these tasty "haystack" treats.
Dried Plum Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you thought chocolate chip cookies couldn't get any better, try this version with a touch of dried plum puree and you may just change your mind.
Dried Plum Crescent Rolls
Turn crescent dinner rolls into fruit-filled treats, by wrapping store-bought dough around a dried plum, walnut and cinnamon filling.
Dried Plum Galettes
These puff pastry-based galettes couldn't be simpler--or better! Serve warm, with a cup of herb tea.
Dried Plum Puree
Dried plum puree adds moisture and richness to a variety of baked goods. It can often be found in the baking goods section of your supermarket.
Dried Plum Raspberry Cream Brownie Cups
There's a delicious surprise tucked inside these brownies--a blend of dried plums, cream cheese, and walnuts.
Dried Plum Ravioli with Sage Butter
This elegant recipe is worth the extra effort.
Dried Plum Snack Skewers
Chef Susan Goss of Zinfandel (Chicago) created these easy fruit and cheese skewers for the California Dried Plum Board.
Dried Plum Tart with Almond Cookie Crust
A tender almond cookie crust spread with dried plums and apricot preserves is topped with a pastry lattice before baking.
Dried Plum Whip (AKA Prune Whip)
A classic treat.
Dried Plum and Cheese Focaccia
Store-bought bread dough is the time-saving base of a dried plum-studded, cheese-topped focaccia. Cut into squares and serve with green salad.
Dried Plum and Ginger Wontons
Chef Martin Yan created these dried plum-filled dessert wontons especially for the California Dried Plum Board.
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 Plum and Walnut Flatbread
A delicious and unique use of walnuts and dried plums.
Dried Plum, Tomato & Feta Salad
Combining dried plums, tomatoes and feta cheese in a simple vinaigrette, this salad is great on its own or served with greens.
Dried Plum-Pecan Bread
This bread with dried plums and walnuts is quicker than yeast-raised bread, since it's leavened with baking powder and baking soda, so you can whip it up in a jiffy.
Fudge Pudding Cake
Dried plum puree makes this version of the classic fudge pudding cake lighter than usual. As the cake bakes, the fudge sauce forms on the bottom.
Glazed Carrots with Dried Plums
Try these mustard and honey-glazed carrots with dried plums as a side dish with roast chicken, or with pan-fried pork chops.
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.
Gorgonzola Pasta with Dried Plums and Pecans
Penne pasta tossed with gorgonzola cheese, dried plums and pecans makes a nice variation on the usual tomato sauce. Walnuts can stand in for the pecans, for a change.
Grilled Gruyere Cheese Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions & Dried Plums
There are dozens of variations on the grilled cheese sandwich, and this version with melted onions, dried plums and Gruyere cheese is one of the best.
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.
Indonesian Fried Rice
Achieve peak performance with Indonesian Fried Rice, made with tofu, peanuts and nutrient-packed California Dried Plums.
Italian Dried Plum Red Wine Vinaigrette
The mustard and shallots in this vinaigrette make it the perfect complement for more strongly flavored salad greens like arugala or watercress.
Low Fat Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin and dried plum purees combine in a moist and spicy quick bread. It tastes rich, but it's low in fat for guilt-free snacking.
Lowfat Blueberrry Lemon Tea Cake
Blueberries and walnuts folded into a lemony batter bake up into a light tea cake. A lemon-sugar glaze gilds this luscious lily.
Lowfat Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins
Versatile dried plum puree stands in for the fat in this light version of blueberry muffins.
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.
Mesclun Salad with California Dried Plums, Goat Cheese and Pecans
Jazz up your everyday salad and give your greens a boost by taking a tip from Olympian and World Champion swimmer Natalie Coughlin and add crunchy candied pecans, creamy goat cheese and nutritious California Dried Plums.
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Dried Plums
Individual dried plum-studded chocolate cakes are baked a little less than usual so that the centers stay moist and gooey. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm, with a dollop of softly whipped cream.
Moroccan Vegetable Stew with Dried Plums
This hearty winter vegetable stew gets an extra boost of protein when it's served over quinoa, a nutritious grain from Peru.
Nutty Dried Plum Spread
Cream cheese spread with dried plums and walnuts shows its versatility as a sandwich filling, dip for apple slices, or on crackers or celery sticks.
Orange and Dried Plum Compote
This compote is a refreshing first course or a delicious non-fat dessert. If blood oranges are available, they work beautifully in this dish.
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Peach & Dried Plum Cobbler
Why wait for summer? You can enjoy a fruit-packed cobbler any time of the year, with this version that uses canned peaches and dried plums.
Peanut Butter, Banana & Dried Plum Sandwiches
Kids will love this quick and healthful version of peanut butter sandwiches. Spread peanut butter on whole wheat bread, layer with bananas and dried plums, then top with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon. A glass of milk rounds out the meal.
Penne with Dried Plums, Radicchio & Walnuts
The combination of sweet onions and dried plums is wonderful with radicchio and toasted walnuts in this winter pasta dish. Whole wheat penne adds fiber as well as flavor.
Pita Crisps with Gingered Fruit Salsa
Tart apples and dried plums team up with fresh ginger and cinnamon to make a deliciously different salsa. Toast pita chips for scooping and let your guests dig in!
Plum Good Sticky Buns
A perfect way to start a spring day. Quick and easy as well as kid friendly, these sticky buns also make a great snack, or serve with beverages when company arrives.
Plum Salsa
Sweet and spicy dried plum salsa goes great with roast or grilled pork or chicken.
Plumberry Granita
Plum and raspberry granita is a wonderful fat-free alternative to ice cream when you're craving a frozen treat. And you don't even need an ice cream freezer to make it!
Potato, Mushroom & Dried Plum Torta
A savory Italian pie filled with potatoes, mushrooms and dried plums is the perfect brunch dish, and makes a delicious light lunch served with a crisp green salad.
Puffy Plum Cake
If you are looking for a healthier breakfast recipe idea, look no further. This dried plum-studded skillet pancake bakes up in a jiffy, so you can enjoy it any day of the week.
Reduced-Fat Dried Plum & Cream Cheese Spread
Fat-free cream cheese blended with dried plums, walnuts, cinnamon and orange juice creates a lighter spread for bagels, crackers or fruit.
Reduced-Fat Dried Plum, Tomato, & Feta Salad
Enjoy this tasty lower-in-fat combo of dried plums, tomatoes and feta cheese on its own or with salad greens.
Reduced-Fat Gorgonzola Pasta with Dried Plums & Pecans
Use whole-wheat penne for added fiber and flavor. Gorgonzola and dried plums make a satisfying alternative to tomato sauce.
Reduced-Fat Puffy Plum Cake
Enjoy this lightened-up version of the skillet pancake for breakfast or brunch.
Roasted Baby Carrots with Dried Plums
Dried plums and tender baby carrots team up in a vegetable dish that's great with grilled pork chops, roast chicken, or braised beef.
Sauce Plum Wonderful
Sweet, tart and spicy all in one, Sauce Plum Wonderful is the perfect basting or dipping sauce for grilled or broiled meat and poultry. Spoon into jars with decorative labels for gift giving.
Sauteed Kale with Dried Plums and Coconut
Fresh kale sautéed with cumin, mustard seed, chili flakes, ginger and California dried plums, garnished with toasted coconut.
Southwest Dried Plum Relish
Make a batch of this spicy dried plum salsa to serve with chicken, pork chops or fish.
Spirited Dried Plum Bread Pudding
Bread pudding doesn't get much better than this version, layered with rum-soaked dried plums. It's especially good served warm with whipped cream.
Star Anise Ice Cream with Poached Fruit
Ice cream comes in a lot more than 32 flavors--try this star anise-infused version for something really different. Topped with poached dried plums and pears, it will make you forget all about plain old vanilla!