What is Damson Plum?

Damson Plum is the fruit of the Damson tree, which is indigenous to the Central East and Eastern Europe, but is also grown in Western Europe, Great Britain and the USA. These plums usually have oval shapes and have dark purple skin. In the past, their skin was used to create dyes. Today, they are most often used to produce jams and liqueur known as Slivovitz. From there, the cultivation of Damson trees spread to ancient Rome. The Romans subsequently introduced the UK tree and British colonists brought him to America. These trees grow to a height of about 15 feet (4.57 m) and are generally quite resistant to the disease. In the spring they produce small white flowers and at the beginning of autumn.

In general, the plum of Damson is oval or eggs. Its skin is deeply purple or dark blue color.Maso or inner part of the plum Damson usually moves from yellow to yellow-green. These dyes could then be used to color the textile. For this purpose, the Romans could introduce the Damson tree to the British Isles.

Usually the skin of the plum Damson is highly acidic. This acid gives plums a bitter taste that many people consider unpleasant. So Damson's plums rarely consume as they are. However, they are commonly used to produce jams and to make an alcoholic beverage known as Slivovitz.

Damson Plum Jam is generally produced by flushing of chopped plums Damson, sugar and water on the hob until it thickens. Many have found that plum fluctuations and sweets make a pleasant combination. This type of jam can be difficult to find in US stores, but can be easily made at home.

Another common use for Damson Plum is the production of plum brandy, type brandy popular in Eastern and Central Europe. Slivovitz is produced by pressing and distillation of Damson's plums. Distilled plum juice is then mixed with starch or sugar, fermented and left to age in wooden or steel barrels. AfterAging has a slivovitz usually a fine almond taste. It is commonly consumed as a digestif or a drink after a meal.