[header] How to store plums [title] Purchase or pick good plums. [step] Look for plums that are free of blemishes, discoloration, and soft spots. You can ripen plums at home, so the important thing is to make sure you're picking plums from a good batch-it's okay if they're still a little hard.
[header] How to store plums [title] Purchase or pick good plums. [step] Look for plums that are free of blemishes, discoloration, and soft spots. You can ripen plums at home, so the important thing is to make sure you're picking plums from a good batch-it's okay if they're still a little hard.
[substeps] Buy large, artistically ripe plums. If you want to save money, look for chefs who have plums already in their recipes. Buy your plums at the grocery store, market, and have them shipped away or stored in a cool and dry location. [title] Determine how ripe or unripe the plums are. Look for flat or canchy plums with little tenderness, dry spots, and prominent veins. People might also think they're edible when they take them out of the refrigerator. [title] Place the unripe plums in a paper bag. [step] If your plums do not yet smell fragrant and feel slightly soft to the touch, they need to ripen outside the refrigerator for a few days.