Red Plum, Organic

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Plums The trees that bear this delicious fruit first appeared in California in the late 1800s, transplants from Asia. Plums are believed to be one of the first foods cultivated, though the tree's origin remains a mystery. How to ripen This tree fruit is an ideal candidate for spending some time in a sealed brown paper bag, where it will sweeten and soften in a day or two. How to store Place ripe fruit in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. How to prep Most often eaten in a series of dripping-down-your-chin juicy bites, plums are also a snap to make recipe ready. Wash under cool, running water Wash under cool, running water Cut in half length-wise and gently twist to separate Cut in half length-wise and gently twist to separate Remove pit and then chop or slice to serve in salads or yogurt Remove pit and then chop or slice to serve in salads or yogurt Chef's tip A plum's natural beauty makes it a prime candidate for showing off in a rustic, open-faced tart. Take a shortcut by using slightly thawed puff pastry dough. Roll the piece of pastry dough out until it has expanded about 2-inches Roll the piece of pastry dough out until it has expanded about 2-inches Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper Brush the dough with your favorite jam Brush the dough with your favorite jam Arrange sliced plums on top, leaving a 2-inch perimeter Arrange sliced plums on top, leaving a 2-inch perimeter Gently fold the edges of the dough over part of the fruit Gently fold the edges of the dough over part of the fruit Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar and bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sugar and bake in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes Cool slightly before cutting to serve Cool slightly before cutting to serve .....