One of the things I remember about Auntie Jean’s garden was the fruit trees. I think it was back then that I fully appreciated fruit came from trees and not from a packet. Trying to avoid the wasps while picking plums and apples was the aim of the game as far as I remember. Sadly Auntie Jean is no longer with us but her daughter has inherited her fruit trees and was kind enough to let me pick some plums and go back to the garden that I remember from so long ago.
This Plummer Pudding is an unctuous and simple dessert of summer pudding but made from plums.
Start by halving the plums to remove the stones. The plums I used were so ripe that the stones fell out with minimal persuasion. Put the halved plums into a saucepan with a little sugar and water. Cook over a medium heat until the plums have softened but there is still a little texture left. Taste and add a little sugar if you think it needs it. Remove from the heat and while the mixture cools construct the bread fortress.
Determination and confidence is key to removing the pudding from the bowl. Remove the weights and plate and put another (larger) plate on top of the bowl. In one fast and nail biting swoop turn the bowl upside down onto the plate. The Plummer pudding should plop right out but if it doesn’t a little encouragement from a carefully placed knife will do the trick. If the pudding is resolutely not playing then I would say serve it straight from the bowl.
I’m ALWAYS looking for new ways to use plums and I love what you’ve done with them! P.S…. I call my great auntie, just auntie too! 😀
this is a yummy one! And what could be better than using all the nice and juicy plums you get at this time of year.
What fond memories of having so many incredible women in your life! And…so many plums!
Wow, those plums look so good.. I haven’t seen those kind in our stores – we only get the round ones.
What gorgeous plums Caroline! Can’t get them any fresher than this. And I am sure it tasted wonderful as a pudding… This makes me wish I could have some.
I saw a recipe for Autumn pudding somewhere recently. I forget exactly what the fruit was, but I think it was apricots, pears and plums, which would work well. I really wish I had a plum tree like your Auntie Jean’s one, which produced huge quantities of fruit. When I have just a few plums I don’t want to cook them, I want to eat them just as they are.
This is really interesting plum recipe! I haven’t seen anything like that before!
Brilliant take on ‘summer pudding’ to use plums … delicious 🙂
I honestly really want to try this my friend, it looks like a beyond delicious pud 😀
Cheers
CCU
Yum! Love the pictures, I have to say that bread puddings are some of my favourites.
I wish I have the same fruit tree but thats not possible. I live in an area with limited space but do have a small herbs garden.
This is so good, making a pudding from fresh fruits, gives in a natural flavor and so simple to make.
what an incredible way to use those gorgeous plums! looks wonderful!
Another delish plum recipe. Just bought some damson plums, actually eating them now 😉 maybe I should turn some into a pudding too.
I love anything with plums. Strangely enough, I like them cooked/baked than to eat them fresh. This is a great version of a bread pudding 🙂
Thanks for the visit to my blog. You have some really great recipes here. I’m a new fan!
I maybe understand why your bread was too fresh for this pudding: I also find difficult to use ‘old’ bread. It does not sound right. this pudding is easy and looks like flavoursome. I love the intro about your ‘auntie’ Jean.
I love that baby soft pink the plums have created, what a novel way to eat plums!
Those plums look amazing. Nice to hear your fond memories of childhood.
Sounds like you were really close to your great aunt 🙂
That’s a great looking pudding, and using fresh plums from your late great aunt’s garden is one great way to reconnect and bring back so many memories. Awesome post!
How beautiful for Spring 🙂 I am loving the floral smell in the air at the moment.
No dessert is as fabulous as one made with freshly picked, seasonal fruit! I’m envious of your delectable plums…and would love a dish of your pudding. Enjoy your weekend!
hi caroline, coincidentally i also made a bread pudding 2 days ago, just then normal ones. Bread pudding made with fresh fruits sounds good and i’m envious that you can pick those plums!
Clotted cream… yummy. this looks a bit like what I would call a summer pudding which would normally be made with berries. Plums sound really nice. Have a great week.
I was close to my nanna as well! There’s nobody like your nanna.
That pudding looks so lush!