Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Plum Poppy Seed Cake

You can also use nectarines or even apricots in this recipe, but plums and poppy seeds are the most traditional Polish version of this dessert. One tip: Do not push the plums into the batter. Just let them sit on top. They will sink in a bit as they bake. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, WI

Cherry Plum Slab Pie with Walnut Streusel

1 review

I love to make desserts with fruit all summer! You can use store-bought crusts or make your own. =I recommend...


Skewered Ginger Shrimp with Plums

Sweet, simple and sensational, these shrimp skewers boast loads of flavor with just four ingredients. Throw them on the grill...


Plum-Glazed Lamb

4 reviews

Fruity and flavorful, this wonderful glaze is simple to prepare, and its hint of garlic really complements the lamb. The...


Spiced Plum Pie

1 review

The subtle tastes of orange and nutmeg bring out the fresh flavor of plums in this comforting pie. Be sure...

Nectarine Plum Cobbler

I live in northern Manitoba, where fresh nectarines and plums are usually available only at summer’s end. I make the...


Plum Conserve

1 review

My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...

Perfect Plum & Peach Pie

I created this recipe for in-season summer fruit. The plums give the pie a splash of color as well as...


Plum Crisp with Crunchy Oat Topping

3 reviews

Made with fresh plums and a crunchy oat topping, this crisp is a lighter alternative to classic fruit pie. It...


Purple Plum Pie

14 reviews

I can never resist a tempting slice of this beautiful plum pie. It's a down-home dessert that makes any meal...


Fruit ‘n’ Cake Kabobs

A neighbor served these kabobs at a family picnic and brought some over for us to sample. I was pleasantly...

Plum Upside-Down Cake

6 reviews

Since my husband liked pineapple upside-down cake, I decided to give this recipe a try one night when we were...


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Plum-Topped Chocolate Kuchen

Plums star in this rich cake. Four to five medium plums will yield 2 cups sliced. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania


Plum Streusel Kuchen

4 reviews

This recipe is actually called "platz" in German (meaning "flat") and has been in my family since before I was...


Slow-Cooked Hoisin Pot Roast

8 reviews

One day my husband commented that he loves plums and meat. The next time I put a roast in the...


Wild Plum Jelly

16 reviews

I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...

Ginger Plum Tart

2 reviews

Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm. —Taste...


Fresh Plum Kuchen

7 reviews

I love this stunning cake in autumn with apples and pears, but each year I secretly can't wait for summer...