Ingredient Comparison
🍑
Apricot
vs
🫐
Plum
Apricot vs Plum
Both are common in the kitchen, but they behave differently. Here's how to choose between them for your next recipe.
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The short answer
Use Apricot when you need it for baked goods, chutneys, cooked desserts. Use Plum when you need it for baked goods, compotes, jams.
🍑
ApricotFruits
Small, golden-orange stone fruit with a sweet-tart flavor. Used fresh, dried, or canned in jams, baked goods, sauces, and glazes.
3 substitutes available
🫐
PlumFruits and Fruit Juices
Sweet-tart stone fruit used fresh, in jams, baked goods, sauces, and savory dishes.
3 substitutes available
Key Differences
| Attribute | Apricot | Plum |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Fruits | Fruits and Fruit Juices |
| Substitutes | 3 | 3 |
| Diet Options |
Diet Compatibility
Plum
Substitutes
🍑 Apricot Substitutes
- Peaches, Yellow, Raw1:1
- Nectarines, Raw1:1
- Plums, Raw1:1
🫐 Plum Substitutes
- Apricot1:1
- Nectarine1:1
- Cherries, Sweet1:1
🔄 Shared Substitutes
These ingredients work as substitutes for both Apricot and Plum:
Nectarines, Raw
Which Should I Use?
Use Apricot when…
✅ Best for
baked goodschutneyscooked dessertsjamspiessaucestarts
⚠️ Not ideal for
fresh applications where mango's creamy texture is keyfresh salads where nectarine's size and texture matterrecipes where deep red color is needed
Use Plum when…
✅ Best for
baked goodscompotesjamspiessauces
⚠️ Not ideal for
fresh applications where nectarine's golden color is importantfresh preparations where color matters