Italian Prune Plum
Pack:
20 lb. carton
Availability:
February to early March from Chile, July through A
Shipping:
Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
One pound yields about 2 cups sliced 8
Count:
Varies
Availability:
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
Notice:
2 days
Description:
Plum varieties seem to be coming out of the woodwork, but all of them can be divided into two main categories: Japanese and European. ITALIAN PRUNE PLUMS are considered a European variety. Italians are the main European variety and are smaller, firmer, sweeter, and less juicy than the Japanese varieties (i.e. Friar, simka and Sant Rosa). Cooking usually brings out the best quality in prune plums, smoothing the contrasting flavors of skin and flesh. Poaching is especially recommended as a cooking method for plums.
