Damson

/ˈdæmzn/
noun

A small plum-like fruit that is usually purple or black in color.

I made a delicious damson jam for breakfast.
Visual representation of "damson" - A small plum-like fruit that is usually purple or black in color.

Often appears as...

  • damson jam
  • damson pie
noun

A tree which produces damson fruit.

The damson tree in our garden is full of fruit this year.
Visual representation of "damson" - A tree which produces damson fruit.

Often appears as...

  • damson tree
  • damson orchard
adjective

Of a dark purplish-black color, similar to the color of damson fruit.

She wore a damson dress to the party.
Visual representation of "damson" - Of a dark purplish-black color, similar to the color of damson fruit.

Often appears as...

  • damson dress
  • damson shoes
noun

A small plum-like fruit that is usually purple or black in color.

I made a delicious damson jam for breakfast.
Visual representation of "damson" - A small plum-like fruit that is usually purple or black in color.

Often appears as...

  • damson jam
  • damson pie
noun

A tree which produces damson fruit.

The damson tree in our garden is full of fruit this year.
Visual representation of "damson" - A tree which produces damson fruit.

Often appears as...

  • damson tree
  • damson orchard
adjective

Of a dark purplish-black color, similar to the color of damson fruit.

She wore a damson dress to the party.
Visual representation of "damson" - Of a dark purplish-black color, similar to the color of damson fruit.

Often appears as...

  • damson dress
  • damson shoes
Definition 1 of 3
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Seasonal Reference

Damsons are in season late summer to early fall, often used in seasonal recipes.

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We always pick damsons for our traditional autumn preserves.
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Tart Flavor

Damsons taste tart and slightly astringent, ideal for sweetening in desserts.

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The damsons added a perfect tartness to the fruit salad.
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Jam Ingredient

Damson is commonly used to make jam due to its rich flavor and high pectin.

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Damson jam is my grandmother's specialty.
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Seasonal Reference

Damsons are in season late summer to early fall, often used in seasonal recipes.

Illustration for Seasonal Reference
We always pick damsons for our traditional autumn preserves.
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Tart Flavor

Damsons taste tart and slightly astringent, ideal for sweetening in desserts.

Illustration for Tart Flavor
The damsons added a perfect tartness to the fruit salad.
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Jam Ingredient

Damson is commonly used to make jam due to its rich flavor and high pectin.

Illustration for Jam Ingredient
Damson jam is my grandmother's specialty.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Seasonal Reference

Damsons are in season late summer to early fall, often used in seasonal recipes.

Illustration for Seasonal Reference
We always pick damsons for our traditional autumn preserves.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Tart Flavor

Damsons taste tart and slightly astringent, ideal for sweetening in desserts.

Illustration for Tart Flavor
The damsons added a perfect tartness to the fruit salad.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Jam Ingredient

Damson is commonly used to make jam due to its rich flavor and high pectin.

Illustration for Jam Ingredient
Damson jam is my grandmother's specialty.
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Kate Moss

English Model

My signature jam is damson or quince, and it's called 'Kate's Sweet and Sticky'. Basically, I'm a domestic goddess.
Portrait of Kate Moss

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Kate Moss

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My signature jam is damson or quince, and it's called 'Kate's Sweet and Sticky'. Basically, I'm a domestic goddess.
Portrait of Kate Moss
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