homemade plum jam
Take advantage of fresh plums in season to make delicious plum jam. You can use any variety of plums or mix them up. Recipe: Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com Guide Photos: Alice - Savory Sweet Life website
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
4 pints
Ingredients
- 3 pounds firm plums, peeled and cut into eighths, seeds discarded
- 1/2 cup bottled or filtered water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 7-1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 package commercial pectin -- 3 ounces
How To Make homemade plum jam
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Step 1Place plums, water, and lemon juice in a large non-aluminum stockpot. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft. You should end up with about 4-1/2 cups.
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Step 2Stir in sugar. Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring. Add pectin and return to a boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.
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Step 3Pour even amounts into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch of space at the top. Wipe rims and seal with sterilized lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, let cool, and label jars. Store plum jam in a cool, dry place.
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