🍑 Fresh Victoria Plums – Sweet, Juicy & Traditionally British

Our Fresh English Victoria Plums are a true taste of the British summer, loved for their juicy flesh, beautiful colour and naturally sweet flavour with a gentle tang.

When perfectly ripe, Victoria plums develop tender golden-yellow flesh with a wonderfully succulent texture. They’re delicious eaten straight from the fruit bowl but are equally at home in traditional crumbles, cakes, jams and chutneys.

Their balance of sweetness and acidity also makes them fantastic alongside yoghurt, cheese, nuts and warming spices.

Sweet. Juicy. Seasonal. A proper British fruit favourite. 🍑✨

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🍑 About Fresh English Victoria Plums

Victoria is one of Britain’s best-known traditional plum varieties.

Fresh English Victoria Plums are particularly prized during their relatively short seasonal window, when ripe fruit develops wonderfully juicy flesh and a naturally sweet flavour.

They’re extremely versatile and can be enjoyed fresh or cooked.

Perfect for:

🍑 Eating fresh
🥣 Breakfast bowls
🥧 Crumbles & pies
🍰 Cakes & traybakes
🫙 Homemade jam
🧀 Cheese boards
🍯 Roasting
❄️ Freezing for later cooking

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💫 Sweet, Juicy & Gently Tangy

Sweet 🍯 | Juicy 💧 | Gently Tangy 🍋 | Fragrant 🌸 | Tender 🍑

Ripe Victoria plums have a lovely balance between natural sweetness and gentle acidity.

As the fruit ripens, the flesh becomes softer, sweeter and increasingly juicy.

They pair particularly well with:

🌿 Cinnamon
🍯 Honey
🍋 Lemon
🥣 Yoghurt
🧀 Mature Cheddar
🧀 Goat’s cheese
🌰 Walnuts & almonds
🌿 Vanilla
🍨 Ice cream
🥖 Fresh bread

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💚 Victoria Plum Nutrition & Benefits

Fresh plums naturally provide water, fibre, vitamins and colourful plant compounds.

🌾 Contains Dietary Fibre

Eating whole plum flesh and skin naturally provides dietary fibre.

🍊 Contains Vitamin C

Fresh plums naturally contain vitamin C, although the amount varies.

💧 Naturally Juicy

Fresh Victoria plums have a high natural water content, contributing to their succulent texture.

🌿 Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds

Plums naturally contain a variety of plant pigments and polyphenol compounds.

🌱 Naturally Low in Fat

Plain fresh plums contain very little fat.

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📊 Typical Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 100g of fresh plums:

• 🔥 Calories: Approx. 46 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: Approx. 11g
• 🍬 Sugars: Approx. 10g
• 🌱 Fibre: Approx. 1.4g
• 💪 Protein: Approx. 0.7g
• 🥑 Fat: Approx. 0.3g
• 🍊 Naturally contains vitamin C
• 💧 Naturally high in water

Values are approximate and can vary according to ripeness and growing conditions.

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🔪 Preparing Fresh English Victoria Plums

Victoria plums require very little preparation.

1. Wash gently under cold running water.
2. Pat dry.
3. Slice around the natural seam of the fruit.
4. Twist the two halves apart.
5. Remove the stone.
6. Eat fresh or slice according to your recipe.

🍑 Fruit Bowl Tip

If your Victoria plums are still fairly firm, allow them a little time to ripen at room temperature.

As they ripen, they’ll generally become softer, sweeter and juicier.

Once ripe, handle them carefully because soft plums can bruise quite easily.

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🍽️ Ways to Enjoy Victoria Plums

🍑 Eat fresh as a seasonal snack
🥣 Slice over yoghurt or granola
🥧 Bake into traditional crumble
🍰 Add to cakes and traybakes
🍯 Roast with honey and cinnamon
🫙 Make homemade plum jam
🧀 Pair with cheese
🌰 Serve with walnuts or almonds
🍨 Stew gently and serve with ice cream
❄️ Stone and freeze for later baking

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🥧🍑 Traditional Victoria Plum Crumble

Golden, comforting and packed with juicy seasonal fruit.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 4–6

For the filling:

• 600g Victoria plums, halved and stoned 🍑
• 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon – optional
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 🍋

For the crumble:

• 125g plain flour
• 75g cold unsalted butter 🧈
• 50g demerara sugar
• 30g rolled oats – optional
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan.
2. Place the prepared plums in a baking dish.
3. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.
4. Toss gently.
5. Rub the cold butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
6. Stir through the demerara sugar and oats.
7. Scatter evenly over the fruit.
8. Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbling.
9. Rest briefly before serving.

✨ Serve warm with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream.

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🍯🍑 Homemade Victoria Plum Jam

A fantastic way to preserve the flavour of seasonal Victoria plums.

🛒 Ingredients

• 500g Victoria plums, stoned and chopped 🍑
• 400g granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Place the prepared plums, sugar and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
2. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Bring carefully to a rolling boil.
4. Cook until the jam reaches setting point.
5. Check the set using your preferred jam-setting test.
6. Remove from the heat.
7. Transfer carefully into properly sterilised jars.
8. Seal and store following appropriate safe preserving guidance.

✨ Fantastic on toast, scones or freshly baked bread.

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🔥🍑 Honey-Roasted Victoria Plums

Roasting brings out even more of the fruit’s natural sweetness.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 4

• 6 Victoria plums, halved and stoned 🍑
• 1–2 tbsp runny honey 🍯
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract – optional
• Greek yoghurt or vanilla ice cream for serving

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan.
2. Arrange the plum halves cut-side upwards in a baking dish.
3. Drizzle lightly with honey.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
5. Add vanilla if desired.
6. Roast for approximately 15–20 minutes until tender.
7. Spoon the warm fruit juices over before serving.

✨ Delicious with thick yoghurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert.

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🧀🍑 Victoria Plum & Cheese Board

Victoria plums aren’t only for desserts.

Try serving fresh sliced plums alongside:

🧀 Mature Cheddar
🧀 Brie or Camembert
🧀 Goat’s cheese
🌰 Walnuts or almonds
🍯 Honey
🥖 Crusty bread
🌿 Fresh thyme
🫙 Plum chutney

The natural sweetness and acidity of the fruit provide a fantastic contrast to rich, salty cheeses.

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🌱 Why Choose Our Victoria Plums?

✔ Traditional seasonal variety
✔ Naturally sweet flavour
✔ Juicy, tender flesh when ripe
✔ Delicious eaten fresh
✔ Fantastic for traditional crumbles
✔ Excellent for homemade jam
✔ Great for cakes and baking
✔ Delicious alongside cheese
✔ Wonderful seasonal fruit
✔ Naturally plant-based
✔ Carefully selected for freshness
✔ Plastic free

Our Fresh English Victoria Plums are a fantastic seasonal treat whether enjoyed straight from the fruit bowl or turned into a traditional homemade pudding.

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❓ Fresh English Victoria Plum FAQs

What do Victoria plums taste like?

Victoria plums have a naturally sweet, juicy flavour balanced by gentle acidity. Their flesh becomes softer and sweeter as they ripen.

When are Victoria plums in season?

They’re generally associated with late summer into early autumn, although the exact harvest period varies according to weather and growing conditions.

Can Victoria plums be eaten raw?

Absolutely. Wash them thoroughly and enjoy once they’re at your preferred ripeness.

Are Victoria plums good for cooking?

Yes. They’re excellent for crumbles, pies, cakes, jams, chutneys and compotes.

Can you make jam with Victoria plums?

Yes. They’re a traditional and popular choice for homemade plum jam.

How do I know when a Victoria plum is ripe?

A ripe plum generally develops a little give when gently pressed. Avoid squeezing firmly because ripe fruit bruises easily.

Can Victoria plums be frozen?

Yes. Wash, halve and stone them before freezing. They’re particularly useful afterwards for crumbles, compotes and baking.

How should Victoria plums be stored?

Allow firmer fruit to ripen at room temperature. Once ripe, refrigeration can help slow further ripening.