Pluots are plum-apricot hybrids developed through multiple generations of crossing, with plum making up most of their genetic background. They come in a wide range of colors, from yellow and red to deep purple, with flesh that may be golden, pink, or red depending on the variety. Pluots are exceptionally juicy and sweet, combining the rich flavor of plums with aromatic qualities inherited from apricots. Their colorful skins and flesh provide a mixture of polyphenols, including anthocyanins and flavonoids, with the exact phytochemical profile varying considerably among cultivars. Enjoy pluots fresh or use them in smoothies, salads, salsas, sauces, baked desserts, and other summer recipes.