Mrs. Beeton does, however, make mention in her book of boxed candied plums, stating that they are best served in a pretty glass dish in the wintertime when fresh fruit is not available. read more
The Greengage plum is a European plum which was introduced into England by Sir Thomas Gage in the early 16th century. It was first cultivated in France from a green-fruited plum native to Asia Minor, specifically Armenia. The Greengage plum tree is known to bear fruit biannually. read more