While red plums are my favorite ... Another great option, if you can find them, are damson plums, which are often too sour ...

Fold the damson puree and cream into the egg yolk mixture ... Cool in the oven. Cut the plums in half and remove stone. Slice each half into 4 slices and place in a dish. Boil the sugar, water ...

When you picture a plum, you'll most likely think about a dark, purple-skinned fruit with a sweet and mellow taste: most likely a damson plum ... sweet and slightly tart plums are a fruit that ...

I recommend using damson ... plums if you can get them. They make the best jam - rich, deep in colour and with a bit of lemon for a little tartness. Scrummy on toast, scones, brioche or a bakewell ...