Author Topic: Help are they edible? (Read 4044 times)

sheila · « **on:** August 25, 2010, 02:56:30 pm »

These are like a cross between a cherry and a plum with a stone like a plum. My husband has threatened me with dire consequences if I dare to try one. I must say they are very tempting. Red and juicy. does anyone know what they are?

Frieslandfilly · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2010, 03:08:18 pm »

Cant tell exactly but they look and sound like cherry plums, which are what you describe a bit bigger than cherries but taste like a plum.

doganjo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2010, 05:39:28 pm »

Sandy brought yellow ones just like that to the CSSA BBQ on Saturday - a few people tasted them and as far as i know they are all still alive and kicking, but maybe you should go to your local garden centre for confirmation?

plumseverywhere · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2010, 06:34:45 pm »

they do look like cherry plums - we've just made a batch of wine from them and they make gorgeous jam. either that or they might be like the wild yellow plums but most likely cherry plums x

dizzy1pig · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2010, 10:25:09 pm »

they would also make a lovely coloured chutney

northfifeduckling · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2010, 07:32:18 pm »

just made Chinese plum sauce from mine

I also have yellow ones, I think they are Mirabelles, they are milder in taste, cherry plums can be quite tangy (not as bad as sloes

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plumseverywhere · « **Reply #6 on:** August 26, 2010, 07:33:40 pm »

could you let me know the recipe for the plum sauce please? tried one last year but I think I did it wrong - the kids were not impressed lol!

northfifeduckling · « **Reply #7 on:** August 26, 2010, 07:37:42 pm »

It's in Nigella Lawson's domestic Goddess , adapted according to taste, lol. I have used more sugar as they are tangy and much more 5 spice powder. I will next time add some soy sauce, only found other recipes after I made it

If you don't have the book, I'll find the recipe for you

plumseverywhere · « **Reply #8 on:** August 26, 2010, 07:44:15 pm »

I shall do a google and see if I can find it

thank you

sheila · « **Reply #9 on:** August 27, 2010, 03:48:52 pm »

Well folks I figured if it kills me it was worth it so I have made jam with the "cherry plums".I must say they are a bit tart so I shall call it "Sour cherry Jam". If you here about a W.I struck down with a mysterious illness you will know it's me. L.O.L