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I have tasted in past years, plum jelly. I picked a load of plums this AM. They all have tiny black dots on skin that sometimes goes into the seed, bu...
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Asked August 26, 2019, 4:47 PM EDT
I have tasted in past years, plum jelly. I picked a load of plums this AM. They all have tiny black dots on skin that sometimes goes into the seed, but most don't penetrate the skin . Can I stew these plums with the dots for making jelly? Its like an insect has tried to puncture the skin & could not. Do you have a recipe for using these to make jelly?
There is no seen bug or worm inside, just a thin discoloration that goes into a small area of seed.
There is no seen bug or worm inside, just a thin discoloration that goes into a small area of seed.
Douglas County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi:
it seems that you are dealing with bacterial spot on your plums. It should be safe to eat. Here's a link that will explain this condition.
https://extension2.missouri.edu/news/fruit-with-bacterial-spot-not-pretty-but-safe-to-eat-449
Please contact us if you have any more questions.
it seems that you are dealing with bacterial spot on your plums. It should be safe to eat. Here's a link that will explain this condition.
https://extension2.missouri.edu/news/fruit-with-bacterial-spot-not-pretty-but-safe-to-eat-449
Please contact us if you have any more questions.
Thank you very much. Sometimes this spot goes further into the seed & can also fill area around seed with grainy black pulp...not very appetizing look.