I hadn't heard of plumcots until a few minutes ago.
A plumcot by any other name is just as sweet - The Globe and Mail
A plumcot by any other name is just as sweet - The Globe and Mail
Plumcots?
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A cross between plums and apricots, pluots (aka plumcots) feature the best of both fruits: intense flavour, meaty texture, delicious sweetness. They are not genetically engineered, but are the product of cross-breeding. (The makeup is typically 70 per cent plum and 30 per cent apricot.) As a capper to this end-of-summer menu, I have made clafouti with them, but they are also exceptional in fruit salads and make a mouth-watering ice cream.
We just got them in a couple of days ago Juan. Lots of people buying them. I haven't bought any yet but they sure look good. Bought some last year and they were good so I expect the same.
Apple pears, aka Ya Pears, aka Asian Pears were in today as well. Another popular item.
Mixing an apricot with a plum was obviously a good idea. Sweeter, more flavour, and a smaller pit. Let's face it. Neither the plum nor the apricot dazzle anyone with their flavour. I picked up a half dozen a couple hours ago. We'll need some more.