Perhaps the most autumnal fruit of all, even in colour, the plum is a dream to work with in the kitchen. Whether it’s baked into a buttery cake, sitting under sweet crunchy crumble or simmered with ...

To make a lovely dessert, cut plums in half and remove the stone (a small sharp knife is the best way to do this if the fruit are still a little firm). Lay in the bottom of a greased baking dish ...