Stone fruit

Stone fruit has soft, juicy flesh surrounding a hard stone. This group includes peaches, apricots, plums, cherries and nectarines. Often enjoyed fresh, they are also popular in compotes, jams, cakes, desserts and savoury dishes.

On this page, discover the best-known types of stone fruit, their flavours, culinary uses and storage tips. Find at a glance the right stone fruit for the season, your dish and the preparation you have in mind.

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    Plums

    Plums have thin skins and soft, juicy flesh with a flavour ranging from refreshingly tart to honey-sweet. Delicious eaten fresh, baked into a plum tart or made into compote.

    Plums