Plum

This incredible recipe combines Black Doris plums, homemade custard and croissants into one delicious pudding cake. Serve warm as a dessert or cold as a cake for afternoon tea

This recipe sees piles of buttermilk pancakes topped with juicy tinned plums and cherries and slathered with vanilla-laced maple syrup. Serve with chocolate whipped cream for a dreamy breakfast or brunch. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif

This deliciously sweet plum and mascarpone tart recipe is the perfect way to finish a family meal. If plums aren't in season, try using canned plums instead for a fruity dessert at any time of the year!

Nici Wickes' cinnamon roasted plums recipe would have to be the most delicious, easiest dessert you could make. The plums go all jam-like in the roasting pan - yum!

Scented with vanilla and fruity, Nici Wickes' moist plum and coconut vanilla cake recipe is beyond good! This cake is perfect enjoyed for afternoon tea with a hot cup of tea or coffee

Sweet. Hot. Plummy. This chutney has it all going on! Nici Wickes' tasty plum and apple chutney recipe is great served spread on bread or crackers and accompanied with cheese

This plum upside down cake recipe is a must-try while this juicy stone fruit is in season. Serve this lightly spiced cake with a generous dollop of silky cream or ice cream

This quick spicy Asian plum sauce recipe is excellent with barbecued meats. You can also mix it with other sauces and dressings to boost flavour and create a sweet, fruity tang

These baked plums are delicious for breakfast – try serving with Greek yoghurt or as a topping for your morning museli. They are also great spooned onto hot waffles or pancakes