Nothing like having a home made Jam for your breakfast and start the day - knowing that only health and taste has gone into your body! I have been making my own jam for a while now and I keep rotating the fruits each time. After my Raspberry Jam was over, I was thinking of what else to make when I saw fresh Pluots in the local market. Pluots are a dream to work with, in Jams, in Baking or simply to eat on their own. Man managed to hybridize so many things nowadays that its indeed mind boggling! Among them is this Pluot which is a hybrid of Plums and Apricots.

Two birds in one stone isn't it ;-) The ratio approximately is of 70% Plums and 30% Apricots. According to wisegeek :" Pluots are an intensely flavored fruit. They are full of vitamin C, have a very low fat content and are sodium and cholesterol free. Pluots are mainly grown in the Central Valley area of California and are available from late May through September.

You will know when pluots are ripe as the fruit gives to pressure and is also very fragrant. They should be handled delicately just as you would a plum. The pluot's sweetness makes it a great ingredient for many cooking recipes. They make a great addition to any summer fruit salad.