{"id":439294,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=439294"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:59:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:59:52","slug":"christmas-recipes-with-plums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-recipes-with-plums\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Easy Christmas Recipes with Plums That Will Delight Your Holiday Guests!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the holiday season approaches, the kitchen beckons with the promise of delightful aromas and festive flavors. Plums, with their rich sweetness and vibrant colors, can add a special touch to your Christmas spread. Let&#8217;s explore a couple of irresistible recipes that will make your gatherings even more memorable.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-recipes-with-plums\/#Plum_and_Ginger_Glazed_Ham\" >Plum and Ginger Glazed Ham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-recipes-with-plums\/#Plum_Crumble_Bars\" >Plum Crumble Bars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plum_and_Ginger_Glazed_Ham\"><\/span>Plum and Ginger Glazed Ham<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/5662368\/pexels-photo-5662368.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Plum and Ginger Glazed Ham\" title=\"Plum and Ginger Glazed Ham\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by KATRIN  BOLOVTSOVA on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-cinnamon-rolls-on-white-paper-5662368\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightCoral\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-hot-plum-glazed-ham-1760530714.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Hot Plum Glazed Ham\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/sweet-hot-plum-glazed-ham-217984\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Hot Plum Glazed Ham<\/a><\/strong> from Food.com<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 3 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SeaShell\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spiced-plum-and-ginger-glazed-ham-1760530714.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced plum and ginger glazed ham\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taste.com.au\/recipes\/spiced-plum-ginger-glazed-ham\/c91998bc-bc58-4e89-8a07-f5e4bca9d827\" target=\"_blank\">Spiced plum and ginger glazed ham<\/a><\/strong> from Taste<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Azure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sticky-plum-glazed-festive-ham-1760530714.jpg\" alt=\"Sticky Plum Glazed Festive Ham\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zimmysnook.ca\/sticky-plum-glazed-festive-ham\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sticky Plum Glazed Festive Ham<\/a><\/strong> from Zimmy&#039;s Nook<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 3 hr 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine the savory aroma of a perfectly baked ham, glistening with a luscious glaze made from plums and ginger. This dish combines the sweetness of ripe plums with the warm spice of ginger, creating a flavor explosion that will have your guests raving. The technique involves slow roasting, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully as the ham cooks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 fully cooked ham (about 5-7 pounds)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup plum preserves<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh ginger, grated<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>Whole cloves for decoration (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe isn\u2019t just a feast for the taste buds; it\u2019s also a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table. The sweet and spicy glaze caramelizes beautifully, creating a shiny crust that\u2019s irresistible. Plus, the aroma of ginger and plums wafting through your home will have everyone eagerly anticipating the meal. It\u2019s a dish that brings everyone together, making it perfect for holiday celebrations!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/charlottes-christmas-ham-with-plum-glaze-1760530721.jpg\" alt=\"Charlotte&#039;s Christmas Ham with Plum Glaze\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZAMHM8A17so\" target=\"_blank\">Charlotte&#039;s Christmas Ham with Plum Glaze<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/honey-plum-glazed-ham-1760530721.jpg\" alt=\"Honey &amp; Plum Glazed Ham\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IGDiJqoGOVI\" target=\"_blank\">Honey &amp; Plum Glazed Ham<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ginger-maple-glazed-christmas-ham-cook-with-curtis-1760530721.jpg\" alt=\"Ginger &amp; Maple Glazed Christmas Ham | Cook with Curtis ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gei8J6XhaUE\" target=\"_blank\">Ginger &amp; Maple Glazed Christmas Ham | Cook with Curtis &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plum_Crumble_Bars\"><\/span>Plum Crumble Bars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/4110100\/pexels-photo-4110100.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Plum Crumble Bars\" title=\"Plum Crumble Bars\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Polina Tankilevitch on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-photo-of-sliced-chocolates-4110100\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RosyBrown\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-plum-crumble-bars-1760530717.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Plum Crumble Bars\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/saltedmint.com\/plum-crumble-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Plum Crumble Bars<\/a><\/strong> from Salted Mint<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (8 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Red\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/classic-plum-crumble-recipe-1760530717.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Plum Crumble Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/momsdish.com\/recipe\/683\/crumble-plum-bars\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Plum Crumble Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Momsdish<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (517 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SlateBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/plum-bars-recipe-with-crumble-topping-1760530717.jpg\" alt=\"Plum Bars Recipe with Crumble Topping\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anediblemosaic.com\/plum-bars-recipe-with-crumble-topping\/\" target=\"_blank\">Plum Bars Recipe with Crumble Topping<\/a><\/strong> from An Edible Mosaic<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 1 hr 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These Plum Crumble Bars are the epitome of comfort food, combining a buttery, crumbly topping with a sweet and tangy plum filling. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with the crisp topping giving way to a luscious fruit center. Baking them is a breeze, and the end result is a treat that&#8217;s perfect for any holiday gathering.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups plums, pitted and sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these bars so special is their versatility; they can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed cold for a delightful treat. The combination of sweet plums and buttery crumble makes them a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, the bright color of the plums adds a festive flair that will impress your guests. They\u2019re easy to cut into squares, making them perfect for sharing during holiday parties!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Impress your holiday guests with two simple yet irresistible plum-based recipes that will add a delightful twist to your Christmas festivities!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446264,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3626],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-439294","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439294","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=439294"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439294\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439294"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439294"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439294"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=439294"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}