Category: Java Plum

Java Water

INTRODUCTION Living a botanically rich lifestyle is pretty easy. Even if you don’t know how to cook, don’t like to cook or are too busy to cook, the simple act of adding flowers to what you are drinking adds biodiversity to your diet. INGREDIENTS 5 Java Plum leaves 1 quart water PREPARATION STEP 1 Harvest …

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Java Plum Goat Cheese Crostini

INTRODUCTION We are grateful to Kyra Bramble, owner and chef at More Pleaze, for this recipe. Here’s what she says about it, “Inspired by classic holiday offerings, this dish plays with the rich tannins of the unique java plum, pairing them with goat cheese and red wine. You can make this your own by adding …

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Java Plum Ayurvedic Chutney

INTRODUCTION We are grateful to Jessica Quinn, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, for this recipe! Ayurveda cautions to avoid eating the plums on an empty stomach and not to drink milk (or eat milk products) at least one hour before or after eating the fruit. According to Ayurveda, Java Plum has many benefits. It helps with diabetes and …

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Java Plum Orange Meringue Pie

INTRODUCTION This pie has a smooth custard filling, topped with a light, slightly tart meringue and Java Plum fruits.  It’s a delicious expression of one of our favorite flavor combinations, orange and Java Plum. INGREDIENTS 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons organic cornstarch 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 1/2 …

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Java Plum Starfruit Crisp

INTRODUCTION This is an easy sweet treat, perfect after a day of foraging. And it’s gluten-free! We adapted this recipe from FitFoodieFinds.com. INGREDIENTS Filling: 5 cups chopped starfruit 3 cups pitted Java Plum fruit 2 cups blueberries 1 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup almond flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon Topping:  1/2 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon …

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Java Plum Lemon Bars

INTRODUCTION We love it when the Java Plums and Meyer lemons are going off at the same time! It means we get to have this delightful dessert, a tangy sweet burst of color and flavor. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup coconut sugar 1/4 cup freshly …

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Java Plum & Natal Plum Sauce

INTRODUCTION We made this sweet and tart sauce as an alternative to cranberry sauce for our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Cranberries don’t grow here, but there are natal plums everywhere – you’ve probably seen these egg-shaped red fruits on hedgerows in parking lots and alongside roads. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Java Plum fruits, seeded 2 cups natal …

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Dehydrated Java Plums

INTRODUCTION Dried Java Plums are one of our favorite snacks!  Wonderful on their own, they’re also delicious added to recipes when seed is removed. INGREDIENTS Java Plums STEP 1 Wash and dry the Java Plums. STEP 2 Spread them in a single layer on the dehydrator trays. STEP 3 Start the dehydrator. Put it on …

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