peach plum jam
This is a soft jam filled with the sweetness of peaches and plums without being overly sweet. Enjoy. Variation on a Theme: While boiling fruit place a cheesecloth bag filled with 5 crushed cinnamon sticks, 5 allspice berries and 10 whole cloves to created a spiced peach plum jam for the holidays. Make sure you remove the bag before filling jars.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Canning/Preserving
yield
6 half-pint jars
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups peaches, peeled & choppped
- 1 1/2 cups plums, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup ball real fruit low or no sugar pectin
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
How To Make peach plum jam
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Step 1Prepare waterbath canner by placing clean jars on rack and fill pot and jars with hot water till it just barely covers the jars, then bring to a boil. Once the water begins to boil turn temperature down to simmer and drop in rings and lids.
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Step 2Chop peaches and plums.
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Step 3In an 8 large pot combine chopped peaches, plums and juice or water. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that can not be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.
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Step 4Add sugar. Boil hard for 1 minute stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary.
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Step 5Remove jars from canner and empty out water. Place jars on a folded towel.
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Step 6Ladle hot jam into hot jars, one at a time leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
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Step 7Place filled jars in canner making sure jars are covered by at least 1 to 2 inches of water. Place lid on canner. Bring to water to gentle, steady boil. Process for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let set for an additional 5 minutes.
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Step 8Remove jars and place on a folded towel and let cool undisturbed for 24 hours. Check to see if lids are popped down before storing. If they aren't store in fridge.
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Discover More
Tag:
#Healthy
Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#peaches
Keyword:
#plums
Keyword:
#jam
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
Southern
Method:
Canning/Preserving
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