Hauszwetsche is a dark-blue damson-like plum or prune. It is a typical example of the Zwetsche or Quetsche plums which have been grown in central Europe for centuries.
Although it can be eaten fresh, traditionally its main use is in the kitchen. The yellow flesh has a spicy flavour, and is notable for its high sugar content (it is sometimes known as Sweet Prune for this reason).
The flesh is also drier than many English culinary plums, which means it does not dilute the surrounding pastry or cake mix with excess liquid.
In short, this is the ideal variety for making German plum cakes, plum dumplings, and other traditional desserts from central Europe - and a good present for anyone interested in cookery.
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Haus-zwetsche is easy to grow and is a reliable cropper once it gets established. It ripens late in the plum season, towards the end of August in the UK.
It does best if planted in a sheltered situation, as it prefers a continental climate and is sensitive to bad weather at flowering time.
Zwetsch or Quetsche is the name for a population of small damson-like plums which are found throughout central Europe. They are known in the UK under various names, including German Prune or Sweet Prune or Quetsche Plum.
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This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 2024.