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June Plum

Spondias dulcis

🌍 Polynesia, widely cultivated in Jamaica and the Caribbean📅 June–October (peak), sometimes year-round
Fresh June Plum tropical fruit – IslandFruitGuide

What is June Plum?

June plum, known as golden apple or pommecythere in Trinidad, is a crunchy, tangy tropical fruit beloved across the Caribbean. Green june plums are delightfully sour and often eaten with salt and pepper, while ripe ones turn golden and develop a sweet-tart tropical flavor.

💚 Health Benefits of June Plum

  • ✓Very high in vitamin C boosting immune function
  • ✓Rich in vitamin A supporting healthy vision
  • ✓Iron content helps with oxygen transport in blood
  • ✓Contains antioxidants that protect against cellular damage
  • ✓Traditional remedy for coughs and digestive discomfort

🍴 How to Eat June Plum

Green june plums are eaten with salt, pepper, and sometimes hot pepper sauce. Ripe golden fruits can be eaten fresh. Also juiced, pickled, or made into chutney. In Trinidad, it's made into a beloved juice called 'pommecythere juice'.

📦 Storage & Preparation

Store green june plums at room temperature for up to a week. Ripe ones should be refrigerated and eaten within 3-4 days. Can freeze juice for later use.

📊 Nutrition Facts

Good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, and calcium. Contains about 46 calories per 100g with 1g of fiber.

🍽️ June Plum Recipes

June Plum Juice (Pommecythere Juice) – IslandFruitGuide Recipe

June Plum Juice (Pommecythere Juice)

Refreshing Caribbean june plum juice — sweet, tangy, and perfect for hot tropical days. Rich in Vitamin C and potassium.

⏱️ 10 min prep🔥 15 min cook👥 4
🟡 June Plum
Green June Plum Drink – IslandFruitGuide Recipe

Green June Plum Drink

Tangy, tart green june plum drink with a hint of scotch bonnet — a refreshing Caribbean street-style beverage loved across the islands.

⏱️ 15 min prep🔥 0 min cook👥 6
🟡 June Plum

Quick Facts

SeasonJune–October (peak), sometimes year-round
OriginPolynesia, widely cultivated in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Categoriespopular, seasonal
Views3,200

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