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No other fruit can replicate or replace the flavor qualities and complexities of the plumcot. Its skin is smooth, pale amber colored and so thin it nearly melds into its tender and meaty, juicy but not dripping flesh. Plumcots have the shape, size and alluring aroma of apricots, the balance of acid and sugar characteristic of a yellow peach and the developed rich flavors of a plum.
Plumcots are available in the summer.
Plumcots are an interspecific complex natural hybrid of plums and apricots. The process of creating an interspecifc hybrid requires intentional controlled open pollination. True 50/50 apricot-plum crosses will generally go back into a breeding program as “mother stock.” The process will repeat the following season. If plum pollen is used for pollination, the resulting fruit will have predominantly plum characteristics - 75% plum and 25% apricot and be called a Plumcot. The result is a fruit which draws on the best qualities of its parents to create a fruit that is better than its origins - much like technology, improving upon its previous carnation.
Plumcots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, phosphate and dietary fiber. These nutrients are important for a strong immune system, a healthy digestive system, lowering cholesterol levels, and prevent the negative effects of free radicals. The darker pigmented varieties also provide a rich source of antioxidants.
Plumcots, like other stonefruit, are best enjoyed fresh at their peak of ripeness. They may also be baked, roasted, sauteed, pureed or cooked into jams and compotes. Complimentary flavors include vanilla, nutmeg, tropical fruits, peaches, cherries, citrus and chile. Other favorable pairings include pork, lamb, crudo-style fish and shellfish, basil, almonds and blackberries. To store fresh plumcots, refrigerate ripe fruit for three to five days.
Though there is prior evidence of fruits with both plum and apricot parentage, the botanist and horticulturist, Luther Burbank is credited with developing the first Plumcot. Burbank is considered a pioneer of agricultural science. He developed over 800 different varieties of plants, his greatest legacies, the now-ubiquitous Russet potato and the Santa Rosa plum. He is also credited with spurring the passage of the 1930 Plant Patent Act, which allowed plant breeders to patent new varieties. Though Burbank passed away four years before it became law, he received 16 posthumous plant patents, one of which was for the Plumcot. Plumcots thrive in climates such as the San Joaquin Valley, where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Plumcot. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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People have spotted Plumcot using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Description/Taste
No other fruit can replicate or replace the flavor qualities and complexities of the plumcot. Its skin is smooth, pale amber colored and so thin it nearly melds into its tender and meaty, juicy but not dripping flesh. Plumcots have the shape, size and alluring aroma of apricots, the balance of acid and sugar characteristic of a yellow peach and the developed rich flavors of a plum.
Seasons/Availability
Plumcots are available in the summer.
Current Facts
Plumcots are an interspecific complex natural hybrid of plums and apricots. The process of creating an interspecifc hybrid requires intentional controlled open pollination. True 50/50 apricot-plum crosses will generally go back into a breeding program as “mother stock.” The process will repeat the following season. If plum pollen is used for pollination, the resulting fruit will have predominantly plum characteristics - 75% plum and 25% apricot and be called a Plumcot. The result is a fruit which draws on the best qualities of its parents to create a fruit that is better than its origins - much like technology, improving upon its previous carnation.
Nutritional Value
Plumcots are high in vitamins A and C, potassium, calcium, phosphate and dietary fiber. These nutrients are important for a strong immune system, a healthy digestive system, lowering cholesterol levels, and prevent the negative effects of free radicals. The darker pigmented varieties also provide a rich source of antioxidants.
Applications
Plumcots, like other stonefruit, are best enjoyed fresh at their peak of ripeness. They may also be baked, roasted, sauteed, pureed or cooked into jams and compotes. Complimentary flavors include vanilla, nutmeg, tropical fruits, peaches, cherries, citrus and chile. Other favorable pairings include pork, lamb, crudo-style fish and shellfish, basil, almonds and blackberries. To store fresh plumcots, refrigerate ripe fruit for three to five days.
Geography/History
Though there is prior evidence of fruits with both plum and apricot parentage, the botanist and horticulturist, Luther Burbank is credited with developing the first Plumcot. Burbank is considered a pioneer of agricultural science. He developed over 800 different varieties of plants, his greatest legacies, the now-ubiquitous Russet potato and the Santa Rosa plum. He is also credited with spurring the passage of the 1930 Plant Patent Act, which allowed plant breeders to patent new varieties. Though Burbank passed away four years before it became law, he received 16 posthumous plant patents, one of which was for the Plumcot. Plumcots thrive in climates such as the San Joaquin Valley, where winter time temperatures are cool but not cold and the summer season is long, warm and dry.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Plumcot. One
is easiest, three is harder.Recently Spotted
People have spotted Plumcot using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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central market coit and george bush plano tx FLAVO
Near Coppell, Texas, United States About 216 days ago, 6/18/18 Spotter's comments : Plumcots spotted at central market coit and george bush plano tx FLAVOR POP. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United States420 W. Shaw Ave. , Fresno 93704 About 238 days ago, 5/27/18 Spotter's comments : Plumcots spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. Trader Joe's Near Taft Mosswood, California, United States About 501 days ago, 9/06/17 Spotter's comments : Both purple and green. 
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 554 days ago, 7/15/17 Spotter's comments : Plumcots spotted at Whole Foods Market. |
