Description
This Plum Jam recipe is a delightful way to preserve the sweet, juicy flavors of ripe plums. With a hint of lemon to brighten the taste, this homemade jam is perfect for spreading on toast or adding to your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
Plum Jam:
- 10 lbs plums, ripe
- 4 1/2 cups white sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
Additional:
- Mason jars with lids
Instructions
- Rinse and Prep Plums: Rinse plums, halve, and remove pits.
- Coat Plums: In a mixing bowl, combine plums and sugar, let sit for 2 hours.
- Cook Plum Mixture: Transfer to a pot, bring to boil. Add lemon juice and zest. Simmer for 2 hours, repeating 4 times.
- Sterilize Jars: Wash and dry jars and lids. Boil lids for 5 minutes.
- Canning: Fill jars with hot jam, leaving space. Seal and process in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Finalize: Check seals after 24 hours. Refrigerate if needed.
Notes
- For best results, choose ripe, juicy plums for optimal flavor.
- Be careful when handling hot jam and jars during the canning process.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on the sweetness of the plums.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Boiling, Simmering, Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 696 kcal
- Sugar: 169g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 177g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
