Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Plum Jam


Plum jam

Discover the best flavour pairings for plum jam based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Plum jam immediately conjures the evocative embrace of plum and the bracing kiss of caramel, woven with delicate hints of honey, cherry, and apricot, contributing remarkable depth. The key to finding the perfect pairing for plum jam is understanding how these notes harmonise.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how cardamom's pomeloide tones cut through plum jam, and how mascarpone's lacteal notes create a surprising synergy with its golden sweetness.

Flavour Profile Of Plum Jam Across 150 Dimensions Of Flavour

Flavour notes evoked by plum jam

Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Plum jam: Honeyed, Caramel, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Sugary, Ficus, Peach, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blossom, Raisin, Almond, Molasses, Maple, Pear, Malic, Astringent, Lactic, Acetic, Brettanomyces, Oxidized, Rose, Vanillic, Tannic, Mango, Neroli, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Clove, Milky


An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like acidic, floral, and nectarous, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

Flavour Pairing Method


To understand how flavour notes harmonise, we analysed more than 50,000 popular ingredient combinations. By exploring these pairings, we identified specific flavour notes that frequently occur together, indicating they share a harmonious relationship.


The Flavours That Harmonise With Honey Notes

Strength of Association Between Flavours

The flavours most associated with honey notes are: Lacteal, Cedar, Limestone, Cocoa, Lactic, Pimenta, Saline, Bergamot, Proteolytic, Fatty, Camphor, Glutamic, Grapefruit, Seedy, Acetic.

Our analysis shows that the flavour of honey is strongly associated with the flavour of milk. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a milky flavour, such as mascarpone, when pairing with the honeyed aroma notes of plum jam.

The recipe below provides inspiration for pairing plum jam with mascarpone.

  • Harmonious Flavours Of Plum Jam


    Just as our analysis indicated that honey and milky flavours often complement each other, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavours present in plum jam. For instance, the cherry-like accents of plum jam are strongly associated with clove-like and cinnamonic flavours.

    The accents associated with the various aroma accents of plum jam can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

    Flavour Profile Of Plum Jam And Its Complementary Flavour Notes

    Flavour notes evoked by plum jam

    Flavours complementary to plum jam

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Plum jam: Honeyed, Caramel, Plum, Cherry, Apricot, Sugary, Ficus, Peach, Raspberry, Blackberry, Blossom, Raisin, Almond, Molasses, Maple, Pear, Malic, Astringent, Lactic, Acetic, Brettanomyces, Oxidized, Rose, Vanillic, Tannic, Mango, Neroli, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Clove, Milky


    Matching Flavour Profiles


    The flavour profile of cardamom offers many of the aroma accents complementary to plum jam, including grapefruit and cinnamon aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of cardamom has many of the of the features that are complementary to plum jam, they are likely to pair very well together.

    Prominent Flavour Notes Of Cardamom Are Represented By Longer Bars

    Flavour notes evoked by cardamom

    Flavour wheel chart showing the dominant flavour notes of Cardamom: Eucalyptol, Resinous, Camphor, Grapefruit, Balsam, Blossom, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Neroli, Lavender, Clove, Poivre, Cedar, Jasmine, Coriander seed, Ginger, Pine, Honeyed, Rose, Menthol, Fennel, Sotolon, Smoky, Caramel, Peach, Passionfruit, Malic, Proteolytic, Safranal, Chamomile, Tea-Like, Tobacco, Vanillic, Basil, Thyme, Sage, Rosemary, Allspice, Astringent


    The chart above shows the unique profile of cardamom across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with plum jam.


    Recipes That Pair Plum Jam With Cardamom


  • Linked Flavour Notes


    Looking at the notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of plum jam, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

    Plum Jam's Harmonious Flavours And Complementary Ingredients

    Plum jam's Strongest Flavours

    Complementary Flavours

    Ingredients with Complementary Flavours





    Flavour groups:


    Nectarous

    Acidic

    Floral

    Herbal

    Spice

    Vegetal

    Maillard

    Earthy

    Carnal

    The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of plum jam, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to plum jam.


    What To Drink With Plum Jam


    The cedar notes in lemonade make it a perfect pairing with plum jam. Likewise, the clove flavours in falernum create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of plum jam below.




    How Flavonomics Works


    We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

    Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

    Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

    We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

    These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Plum jam), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.


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