Pluots: A cross between a plum and an apricot, mostly plum and typically 70% with the remaining 30% being apricots.
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| What is a Pluot?A comprehensive Guide on Pluot Fruit |
Taste is the same, just a bit more sweetness, just a bit more acidity, but all the rich summer flavor you’d remember from all the best stone fruit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Appearance of Pluot fruit
- Nutritional Benefits of Pluot
- Selecting the Perfect Pluot:Seasonal distribution and collection
- Best Varieties for Cooking and Eating:
- Signs of Ripeness
- How it Compares to Other Hybrids
- Top Cooking and Eating Varieties
- Easy Pluot Recipe Ideas
- Classic Plum Cocktail Recipe
There are all these hybrids of an apricot like hybrid of Plum's and apricots there's some that are called Apriums.
There's some that are called Plumcots.
Appearance of Pluot fruit:
They're very unique. They have a speckled skin and on the inside they're yellowish red and then when they mature more they turn this deep red color.
It's very beautiful and then also when they mature the skin turns more like a brown
polka dot color instead of greenish
grayish tint.
Nutritional Benefits of Pluots
Pluots are not just delicious, they’re filled with nutrients!
- Rich in vitamins A
- Vitamin C
They strengthen the immune system
- Promote healthy skin
and overall health.
And they’re high in dietary fiber, which promotes digestion and can help you feel full longer—so for anyone watching her weight, they’re a wise choice.
Selecting the Perfect Pluot:Seasonal distribution and collection
Getting the timing right is the key to enjoying a perfect pluot. Pluots are in season from late summer to early fall. So the best time to look for these gems is July to September.
You may be able to find some that ripen earlier or later in the season, so be sure to check with local farmers or grocery store employees about their latest finds!
Best Varieties for Cooking and Eating:
Some varieties of pluots work especially well for cooking and preserving. If you are after a fruit for snacking, try the sweeter varietals (like “Dapple Dandy,” which is sweet and juicy).
For baking you'll often hear "Flavor King" or "Flavor Queen" lauded for their richness which make them great for pies or crumbles.
Signs of Ripeness:
For the best flavor, it’s important to use ripe pluots. Ripe pluots should be firm, but slightly soft to the touch and never mushy.
If the fruit feels hard, it will need longer to ripen at room temperature.
Once you get them home, you can accelerate the ripening process by putting them in a paper bag or near other ripe fruits, like bananas.
How it Compares to Other Hybrids:
You may hear people talk about pluot, plumcot, and apriplum, but it is important to know the differences.
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| What is a Pluot?A comprehensive Guide on Pluot Fruit |
Pluots are usually more apricot than plum and involve more complicated cross breeding. Plumcots, conversely, are first generation hybrids.
Top Cooking and Eating Varieties:
Some pluot types are best eaten one way over the other. If you want a fruit that you can just take a bite of, though, you should go with the sweeter varieties, such as “Dapple Dandy,” which is sweet and juicy.
In baking, “Flavor King” or “Flavor Queen” types have been lauded for their zesty flavor, ideal for use in pies or crumbles.
Easy Pluot Recipe Ideas
Pluot Smoothies and Juices
Starting your day with a refreshing pluot smoothie can set the tone for a joyful day.
To whip up a delicious smoothie:
Blend together a ripe pluot,
- A banana
- Handful of spinach
- And your choice of yogurt or almond milk.
The combination creates a lovely, creamy texture with tons of nutrients to kick-start your morning.
Pluot Salads Dressed in Flavorful Dressings
Pluots are also a colorful addition to salads. Think of a salad that’s full of color and flavors
- Diced pluots
-Arugula
- Goat cheese
- Walnuts, and an easy balsamic vinaigrette.
The sweet and tangy taste of pluots paired with rich cheese and the texture of the nuts is synergy deliciousness.
Classic Plum Cocktail Recipe:
So what can you do with them?
You can grill a plum, you can roast them, or you can juice them in for
cocktails.
You can take those and you can compress them and you can make them taste like a cocktail.
How you can do it ?
Well, we take the plum,
- We cut it,
- We remove the pit,
- Put it in a vacuum bag,
- Add a little bourbon,
- Some bitters, orange zest,
evacuated and allowed to stand 24 hours.
Return to it and bite into it and the plum has been adapted for a classic old-fashioned-style cocktail.