Use the smallest plums you can find for this recipe, no larger than 2 inches in diameter, preferably smaller. Because the pits are difficult to remove, these are best canned whole - the pits will ...

This plum cobbler recipe utilizes canned plums instead of fresh ones, which means they're more accessible outside of the growing season and will do less damage on your wallet than the fresh stuff.

If you can’t find canned plums, Miller suggested using another canned fruit, like peaches, apricots, pears or cherries. In Miller’s opinion, however, the plums make the cake.