The Plumcot

A curious portmanteau of plum and apricot, this novelty hybrid was next on our list. It is a small, dark purple mushy fruit with a leathery skin, much like a plum. It contains, as expected, a small hard pit. The flesh is deep red to orange and very stringy. The stringiness, as well as the sheer lack of a substantial amount of it, did not make it an ideal palm fruit. However, the taste was sweet and pleasant like a plum. I'm not experienced enough with plums and apricots to compare this to either of them in detail, but it did seem as though they retain the gustatory qualities of their parents. Perhaps if they were larger, and their flesh was of a more pleasant texture, they would provide an enjoyable snack. However, due to their properties, they are probably best utilized in pies, jams, and other recipes. 


-Anthony