🍏 Fresh Greengages – Sweet, Juicy & Honeyed

Our Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages are a wonderful seasonal fruit, prized for their rich sweetness, succulent flesh and distinctive honeyed flavour.

Don’t be fooled by their green skin. A perfectly ripe Greengage can remain green or yellow-green while developing beautifully soft, fragrant flesh. Their flavour is naturally sweet with delicate floral notes and a gentle tang.

Enjoy Greengages straight from the fruit bowl, spoon them over yoghurt or porridge, or transform them into delicious jams, crumbles, cakes and desserts.

Sweet. Juicy. Fragrant. A seasonal fruit worth waiting for. 🍏✨

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🍏 What Are Fresh Greengages?

Greengages are a type of plum known for their green to yellow-green skin and exceptionally sweet flesh.

Unlike many other plums, their colour does not necessarily change dramatically as they ripen. Instead, look for a slight softness when gently pressed and a sweet, fragrant aroma.

Once ripe, Greengages become beautifully juicy and develop the rich, honeyed flavour for which they are famous.

Perfect for:

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

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💫 What Do Greengages Taste Like?

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

Ripe Greengages have an intensely sweet yet refreshing flavour. Their natural sweetness can develop honey-like and floral notes, balanced by gentle acidity.

They pair beautifully with:

🥣 Yoghurt
🌿 Vanilla
🌰 Almonds
🍯 Honey
🍋 Lemon
🧀 Mature Cheddar
🍨 Vanilla ice cream
🌿 Cinnamon

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💚 Fresh Greengages Nutrition & Benefits

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

🌾 Source of Fibre

Eating Greengages with their skin provides dietary fibre, which forms part of a healthy balanced diet.

🍊 Naturally Contains Vitamin C

Like other fresh plums, Greengages naturally contain vitamin C. The amount varies according to variety and ripeness.

💧 Naturally Juicy

Their high water content gives ripe Greengages their wonderfully succulent texture.

🌿 Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds

Greengages contain naturally occurring plant compounds also found in other varieties of plum.

🌱 Naturally Low in Fat

Fresh Greengages contain very little fat when enjoyed plain.

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📊 Typical Greengage Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 100g:

• 🔥 Energy: 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 depending on variety, growing conditions and ripeness.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Greengages

Greengages need very little preparation.

1. Wash gently under cold running water.
2. Pat dry.
3. Slice carefully around the natural seam.
4. Twist the halves apart where possible.
5. Remove the stone.
6. Enjoy fresh or use in your favourite recipe.

🍏 Fruit Bowl Tip

Don’t judge a Greengage by its colour.

Greengages can remain green even when perfectly ripe. Instead, gently press the fruit. A ripe Greengage should develop a slight give without feeling overly soft.

Handle ripe fruit carefully because its delicate flesh can bruise.

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

A delicious way to capture the wonderful flavour of Greengages and make the most of their short season.

🛒 Ingredients – Makes Approximately 2–3 Small Jars

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

👩‍🍳 Method

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

✨ Sweet, fruity and beautifully fragrant.

🍞 Ways to Enjoy Greengage Jam

🥖 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

The rich sweetness of Greengages works beautifully with almonds in this simple seasonal cake.

🛒 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 the mixture into the base of the tin.
5. Arrange the Greengage halves over the mixture.
6. Cream the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
7. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
8. Fold in the flour, ground almonds and vanilla.
9. Add a little milk if needed.
10. Spoon the mixture carefully over the fruit.
11. Bake for approximately 30–35 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
12. Leave to cool for 5–10 minutes.
13. Carefully turn onto a serving plate.

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

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🍯🔥 Honey-Roasted Greengages

A simple dessert that allows the naturally sweet, honeyed flavour of Greengages to shine.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 2–3

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

👩‍🍳 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 the vanilla.
5. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
6. Roast for approximately 15–20 minutes, until tender and juicy.
7. Spoon the warm fruit juices over the Greengages before serving.

✨ Fantastic with thick Greek yoghurt or vanilla ice cream.

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🌱 Why Choose Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages?

✔ Sweet, honeyed flavour
✔ Soft and juicy when ripe
✔ Wonderful seasonal fruit
✔ Delicious eaten fresh
✔ Excellent for homemade jam
✔ Fantastic for baking and desserts
✔ Beautiful paired with almonds and vanilla
✔ Delicious alongside cheese
✔ Something different for your fruit bowl
✔ Naturally plant-based
✔ Carefully selected for freshness
✔ Plastic free

Our Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages are a seasonal treat to enjoy while they’re at their best.

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Fresh Sweet Juicy Greengages FAQs

What are Greengages?

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

What do Greengages taste like?

Ripe Greengages are sweet, juicy and fragrant. Their flavour often develops distinctive honey-like and delicate floral notes.

Can you eat Greengages raw?

Yes. They’re delicious eaten fresh when ripe. Simply wash the fruit and remove or eat around the stone.

How do I know when Greengages are ripe?

Look for a little give when the fruit is gently pressed. The skin may remain green even when the Greengage is fully ripe.

Are Greengages good for making jam?

Yes. Their natural sweetness and distinctive flavour make them excellent for homemade jams and preserves.

Can I cook with Greengages?

Absolutely. Use them in crumbles, pies, cakes, tarts, compotes and other desserts.

What flavours go well with Greengages?

Almonds, vanilla, honey, yoghurt, lemon, cinnamon, cream and cheese all pair particularly well with Greengages.

Can Greengages be frozen?

Yes. Wash, halve and stone them before freezing. Frozen Greengages are particularly useful for baking, compotes and desserts.

How should I store fresh Greengages?

Allow firmer fruit to ripen at room temperature. Once ripe, refrigerate them to slow further ripening and enjoy them while they’re at their best.