🍏 Fresh Greengages – Sweet, Juicy & Honeyed

Our Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages are a special type of plum prized for their exceptional natural sweetness, juicy flesh and distinctive honeyed flavour.

Don’t let their green colouring fool you. A perfectly ripe Greengage can be wonderfully sweet, soft and fragrant, with delicate floral notes and just enough acidity to balance the fruit.

Enjoy them straight from the fruit bowl, slice them over yoghurt and breakfast bowls, or make the most of their wonderful flavour in homemade jams, crumbles, cakes and desserts.

Sweet. Juicy. Fragrant. One of the finest seasonal plums. 🍏✨

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🍏 About Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages

Greengages are a type of plum recognised by their green to yellow-green skin and naturally sweet flesh.

Our Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages can remain green even when fully ripe, so colour alone isn’t always a reliable indication of ripeness.

As they ripen, the flesh becomes softer and juicier and develops the characteristic rich sweetness that makes Greengages so highly regarded.

Perfect for:

🍏 Eating fresh
🥣 Breakfast bowls
🫙 Homemade jam
🥧 Crumbles & pies
🍰 Cakes & tarts
🍨 Desserts
🧀 Cheese boards
🍯 Poaching & compotes

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💫 Sweet, Honeyed & Fragrant

Sweet 🍯 | Honeyed ✨ | Juicy 💧 | Floral 🌸 | Gently Tangy 🌿

Ripe Greengages are famous for their rich natural sweetness.

Their flavour can develop distinctive honey-like and floral characteristics while retaining enough gentle acidity to keep the fruit refreshing.

They pair particularly well with:

🥣 Yoghurt
🌿 Vanilla
🌰 Almonds
🍯 Honey
🍋 Lemon
🧀 Mature Cheddar
🧀 Soft cheese
🍨 Vanilla ice cream
🌿 Cinnamon
🥖 Fresh bread

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💚 Fresh Greengage Nutrition & Benefits

Fresh Greengages naturally provide water, fibre, vitamins and plant compounds as part of a varied diet.

🌾 Fibre in Fresh Greengages

Eating the whole fruit flesh and skin naturally provides dietary fibre.

🍊 Vitamins in Fresh Greengages

Fresh Greengages naturally contain vitamin C, although quantities vary.

💧 Naturally Juicy Greengage Plums

Their natural water content contributes to their wonderfully succulent texture when ripe.

🌿 Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds

Like other plums, Greengages naturally contain a variety of plant compounds.

🌱 Naturally Low in Fat

Plain fresh Greengages contain very little fat.

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📊 Typical Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 100g:

• 🔥 Calories: Approx. 45–50 kcal
• 🌾 Carbohydrates: Approx. 11–12g
• 🌱 Fibre: Approx. 1.5g
• 💪 Protein: Approx. 0.7g
• 🥑 Fat: Approx. 0.3g
• 🍊 Naturally contains vitamin C
• 💧 Naturally high in water

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

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🔪 Preparing Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages

Greengages require very little preparation.

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

🍏 Fruit Bowl Tip

Don’t judge a Greengage by its green colour.

Unlike many fruits, Greengages can remain green even when beautifully ripe.

Instead, look for fruit that develops a slight give when gently pressed. Handle ripe fruit carefully because the softer flesh can bruise.

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🍽️ Ways to Enjoy Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages

🍏 Eat fresh as a seasonal snack
🥣 Slice over yoghurt or porridge
🌾 Add to granola
🫙 Make homemade Greengage jam
🥧 Bake into crumbles and pies
🍰 Add to cakes and tarts
🍯 Gently poach with honey
🧀 Serve alongside cheese
🍨 Pair with vanilla ice cream
🌰 Combine with almonds

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🍯🍏 Homemade Greengage Jam

Sweet, fragrant and a fantastic way to enjoy Greengages beyond their short season.

🛒 Ingredients – Makes Approximately 2–3 Small Jars

• 500g Greengages, halved and stoned 🍏
• 400g granulated sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
• ½ tsp vanilla extract – optional

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Place the Greengages and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
2. Cook gently for approximately 10 minutes until the fruit begins to soften.
3. Add the sugar.
4. Stir over low heat until completely dissolved.
5. Increase the heat and bring carefully to a rolling boil.
6. Cook until setting point is reached.
7. Check the set using an appropriate jam-setting test.
8. Remove from the heat.
9. Transfer carefully into properly sterilised jars.
10. Seal and store following appropriate safe home-preserving guidance.

✨ Golden, fruity and beautifully fragrant.

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🍞 Delicious Ways to Use Greengage Jam

Once you’ve made a jar, try it:

🥖 Spread over toast
🥐 Spoon onto warm croissants
🥣 Swirl through Greek yoghurt
🌾 Add to porridge
🧀 Serve alongside mature Cheddar
🍰 Use between cake layers
🥧 Add to pastries
🍨 Spoon over vanilla ice cream

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🍰💚 Greengage & Almond Upside-Down Cake

Sweet Greengages and almonds make a fantastic combination.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 6–8

For the fruit layer:

• 8–10 Greengages, halved and stoned 🍏
• 2 tbsp soft brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈

For the sponge:

• 125g unsalted butter, softened
• 125g caster sugar
• 2 eggs 🥚
• 100g self-raising flour
• 25g ground almonds 🌰
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C fan.
2. Grease and line the base of a round cake tin.
3. Melt the butter and brown sugar for the fruit layer.
4. Pour into the base of the prepared tin.
5. Arrange the Greengage halves over the mixture.
6. Cream the softened butter and caster sugar until light.
7. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
8. Fold in the flour, ground almonds and vanilla.
9. Add a little milk if required.
10. Spoon carefully over the fruit.
11. Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
12. Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes.
13. Carefully turn onto a serving plate.

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

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🍯🔥 Honey-Roasted Greengages

A simple dessert that lets the natural flavour of the fruit shine.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2–3

• 8 Fresh Greengages, halved and stoned 🍏
• 1 tbsp runny honey 🍯
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Small pinch cinnamon – optional
• Greek yoghurt or vanilla ice cream

👩‍🍳 Method

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

✨ Fantastic with thick yoghurt or vanilla ice cream.

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🌱 Why Choose Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages?

✔ Naturally sweet flavour
✔ Distinctive honeyed character
✔ Soft, juicy flesh when ripe
✔ Beautiful seasonal fruit
✔ Delicious eaten fresh
✔ Fantastic for homemade jam
✔ Excellent for baking
✔ Wonderful with almonds
✔ Delicious alongside cheese
✔ Something different for the fruit bowl
✔ Naturally plant-based
✔ Carefully selected for freshness
✔ Plastic free

Our Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages are a wonderful seasonal treat worth enjoying while they’re available.

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❓ Fresh Sweet Greengage FAQs

What are Greengages?

Greengages are a type of plum, generally recognised by their green or yellow-green skin and particularly sweet flavour.

What do Greengages taste like?

Ripe Greengages are sweet, juicy and fragrant, often developing distinctive honey-like and floral notes.

Can you eat Greengages raw?

Absolutely. They’re delicious eaten fresh once ripe. Wash them thoroughly and remove or eat around the stone.

How do you know when Greengages are ripe?

Ripe Greengages generally develop a little give when gently pressed. Importantly, the skin can remain green even when the fruit is fully ripe.

Are Greengages good for jam?

Yes. Their rich natural sweetness and flavour make them excellent for homemade jam.

Can you cook with Greengages?

Absolutely. They’re fantastic in crumbles, cakes, tarts, compotes and other desserts.

What goes well with Greengages?

Almonds, vanilla, honey, yoghurt, lemon, cheese, cinnamon and cream all work particularly well.

Can Greengages be frozen?

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

How should Greengages be stored?

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