Michelle Darmody - Baking with Damsons

Damsons have an old-world feel about them, the trees were often planted and harvested in grand old gardens or along country hedgerows. 

The fruit is very similar to plums, but without the redness of skin or pinkness of flesh.

Damsons have a more distinct, subtle flavour and a golden interiour. While on the tree the skin appears dusky grey in colour, but a quick rub brings up their dark purple sheen.