Suddenly I'm in the mood for canning, thanks to Chez Pim... So, what do you do when you found a big box of the fabulous Green Gage Plums at the farmers market? Make jam, of course! Green Gage plums are called Reine Claude in French. These particular ones, with greenish-yellow skin and occasional red blush, are called Reine Claude Crottée I believe. No matter the name, Reine Claudes are particular great for jams and preserves. In the raw state, they are fragrant, sweet and so juicy as to be almost watery. When cooked down into compote or jam, the liquid concentrates and the flavor intensifies... Read More...