Plum

These plums nicely complement pork or lamb chops. You can slip off the skins before eating if you like.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A fitting way to celebrate the arrival of plum season. Figs, peaches, and hulled strawberries can also be broiled in this manner.

Crush the anise seeds with the side of a large heavy knife. Broiling the honey-coated plum makes it caramelized and tender. Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

We love these tarts made with Italian prune plums—small oval plums that turn up at the market from late August until mid-October. These meaty plums have a rich purple-red color and hold their shape well when baked. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 3 hr

Ice cream at its easiest: crystallized ginger is mixed into softened vanilla ice cream.

This summer pudding yields 6 servings, allowing second helpings for a party of 4 or a breakfast treat for the next morning. In addition to an 8-inch square glass baking dish, you will also need another one, glass or metal, of the same size.

A fresh and simple dessert that's quick to put together. The flavors develop better if it's made one day ahead.

Here's a colorful and delicious addition to a brunch menu. It also makes a lovely light dessert on its own.

This fruit ice is flavored with cinnamon and allspice. It is garnished with slices of peach, nectarine and plum; other seasonal fruit would work, too. Follow with iced espresso.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Plums replace pineapple in a terrific rendition of a favorite dessert.