LOOK FOR THESE:
- Fresh looking, smooth and taunt skin
- With fresh looking stem still attached
- Yield slightly evenly when squeezed gently (As I mentioned before, these prune plums bruise easily. Even though the softer prune plums are probably ready to be eaten right away, it is hard to know if it has been bruised. It's better to pick the ones that only yield slightly, and leave them ripen further after you bring them home.)
AVOID THESE:
- Seem to have goo coming out of the stem end, or look wet
- Squishy when gently squeezed
HOW TO STORE FRESH PRUNE PLUMS
You can leave prune plums on the counter to ripen further in room temperature. Try not to put anything heavy on top of them to avoid any bruising. They should be ripe enough after about two days. Check them by squeezing them gently, eat the ones which are the softest first.
IN ROOM TEMPERATURE: Once ripen, it's best to consume prune plum within 2-3 days for optimum freshness, if you decide to leave them in room temperature.
IN THE FRIDGE: Try not to refrigerate the prune plum until they are ripe. Once ripen, you can prolong their freshness for an extra few days longer than leaving them in room temperature.
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| Prune Plum Cut in Half Lengthwise |
HOW TO ENJOY FRESH PRUNE PLUMS
Once washed thoroughly, you can simply bite into them, or you can cut them in halves lengthwise. Its yellow flesh should be nicely soft and wonderfully sweet. My husband love to peel its skin off before eating them. It does preserve its texture and taste better, I have to admit. 
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