Plum Jam Recipe
Making plum jam is easy and delicious! With this basic recipe, you can make a batch of jam in no time. This recipe makes about 1200 ml jam or 40 floz.
Servings: 1200 ml
Ingredients
- 1 kg plums washed and pitted
- 500 grams of jam sugar
- 1 lemon juiced
Equipment
- jam jars
Instructions
- Cut the cleaned, pitted plums into pieces and place them in a large saucepan. Add the jam sugar and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the plums are soft.
- I chose to purée the jam at this point to a smooth consistency with a hand blender. Alternatively, you can purée it coarsely or mash it with a potato masher.
- Spoon the jam into the jars, then immediately screw the lids on. Then, turn the jars upside down. This pushes the air out of the jars, allowing you to store them better and for longer.
- Leave the jars upside down for about five minutes before turning them upright again. Allow the jam to cool completely to room temperature.
Tips
Once cooled, clean the jars and label them with the preparation date.
How to store
Store the jars in a dry, cool place. Once opened, store them in the refrigerator. Jars of jam can be kept for up to a year as long as they remain sealed.