When are Plums in Season?
- Summer
Fresh plums are fruits that contain a seed or pit, which is sometimes called a “stone”. Store unripe plums on a countertop in a paper bag until ripe. Once ripe, store plums in the refrigerator until ready to use. Add plums to salads, smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt. Prunes are plums that have been dried.
Fun fact: Fresh plums come in a variety of colors - purple, reddish purple, yellow, red, green, or white.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Plum Handout. SNAP-Ed. University of Rhode Island.
- Plum Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 18.5MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
- Plums Family Newsletter (PDF, 861KB). SNAP-Ed Michigan Fitness Foundation.
Additional Resources
- Plum Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Dried Plum (Prunes) Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Fresh Plums Handout (PDF, 1.0 MB). USDA. USDA Household Foods List.
- Plums and Pears. University of Maine Extension Service.
- Making Jams and Jellies: Plum Preserves. National Center for Home Food Preservation.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Plums. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 plum ( 66g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 30 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Total Sugars | 7 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 1 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 7 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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