Reine Claude (Graf Althans)

Bred in 19th-century Bohemia, this handsome round plum is draped in a dusty blue bloom over deep reddish-purple skin. The firm, golden flesh separates cleanly from the stone, delivering a rich, sugary crunch packed with classic heirloom depth for fresh eating, drying, or rustic baking.

• Visual: Round stone fruit draped in a dusty blue bloom over a deep reddish-purple, mottled skin.

• Taste Profile: Rich, complex, and intensely sugary, packed with true heirloom plum flavour.

• Eating Fresh: Firm, golden-yellow flesh that easily separates cleanly from the stone, delivering a rich, juicy crunch.

• Best Uses: Ideal for fresh eating, drying into gourmet prunes, preserve making, or baking into rustic cakes.