Plum, Obilnaya from France (Organic)

From the heart of French organic agriculture, Dynamis has been a pioneer of 100% organic farming since 1991, founded by Elodie and Markus Zeiher and now guided by Estelle and Stanislas Henriot. This historic organic house champions biodynamic farming and lasting relationships with family farms across France.

The Obilnaya plum, also known as Obilnaja, is a distinctive variety with roots in Eastern European horticulture. This remarkable fruit is prized for its exceptional sweetness and aromatic intensity, offering a flavour profile that stands apart from more common plums. The fruit presents with dark violaceous red to deep purple skin, often with a greyish violet wax coating, and reveals a bright cream to yellow orange flesh with red streaks . Its taste is intensely sweet with virtually no acidity, delivering a juicy, firm, and very flavorful experience that consumers adore .

Enjoy them fresh at room temperature for a pure burst of flavour, or incorporate them into fruit salads, summer tarts, and desserts. They also pair beautifully with soft cheeses on a cheeseboard, and their natural sweetness makes them excellent for sauces that complement roasted pork or poultry . For a perfect pairing, a crisp, floral Viognier or a chilled glass of off dry Vouvray beautifully complements their honeyed sweetness.

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and butter a 24cm ceramic or glass baking dish for a classic French clafoutis .
2. Wash, halve, and pit approximately 500g of your organic Obilnaya plums, then cut them into slices or strips .
3. Arrange the plum slices evenly in the buttered dish and pour over a smooth batter made from eggs, sugar, flour, ground almonds, and cream .
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the clafoutis is just set in the middle and golden brown on top .
5. Let the dessert rest for at least 30 minutes before serving it lukewarm, optionally with vanilla ice cream .