Pluots
The pluot is a hybrid fruit made from a plum and an apricot, with the parentage leaning more heavily on the plum side. The fruit was created in the 20th century by a plant geneticist name Floyd Zaiger who is also responsible for the over 20 pluot varietals that currently exist. The skin of the fruit resembles that of a plum and the flesh is juicy and sweet in flavor due to a high sugar content.
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Recipes with Pluots
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Mexican-Inspired GaletteRaquel Goldman, Norte 54 |
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Honey Cake with Lime Basil Curd and Stone FruitPenelope Lao, Liholiho Yacht Club |
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Sweet Corn Custard and Pluot PieRanyee Chiang, Pie Contest Winner |
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September 18, 2020VIDEO: What Do You Do with Pluots? with Kim Alter & K&J OrchardsWhat is a pluot, and what do you do with it? Chef Kim Alter of Nightbird Restaurant visits K&J Orchards to learn more and share recipe tips. |
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