Fresh plums (Prunus salicina) are juicy stone fruits available in a wide range of colors, including red, deep purple-black, and yellow varieties. Their flavor ranges from sweet and mild to distinctly sweet-tart, with the skin often providing more acidity than the flesh. Plums provide potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and a diverse mixture of polyphenols, including neochlorogenic acid, anthocyanins, catechins, and proanthocyanidins. The phytochemical profile varies considerably with variety and pigmentation, with red- and dark-skinned plums generally providing more anthocyanins. Enjoy plums fresh with the skin intact or use them in smoothies, salads, sauces, salsas, baked desserts, and other seasonal recipes.