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Far Breton is a specialty of the Brittany (or Bretagne as it is known locally) region of France. It is a very simple flan-like cake and includes prunes, which are sometimes soaked beforehand in brandy. Far-breton.jpg
Far Breton is a specialty of the Brittany (or Bretagne as it is known locally) region of France. It is a very simple flan-like cake and includes prunes, which are sometimes soaked beforehand in brandy.
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This is a list of plum dishes. Plum dishes are those that use plums or prunes as a primary ingredient. Some plum dishes also use other fruits in their preparation. Plum and prune snack foods and beverages are also included in this list.

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Suanmeitang

Suanmeitang or sour prune drink is a traditional Chinese beverage made from smoked plums, rock sugar, and other ingredients such as sweet osmanthus. Due to the sour plums used in its production, suanmeitang is slightly salty in addition to being sweet and rather sour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pickled fruit</span> Fruit that has been preserved by anaerobic fermentation in brine or immersion in vinegar

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Plum cake</span> Range of cakes made with dried or fresh fruit

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