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Homemade Wild Plum Jelly
4.3 from 78 votes

Homemade Wild Plum Jelly

Homemade Wild Plum Jelly captures the natural sweetness and tartness of ripe wild plums cooked down to extract juice, then combined with fruit pectin and sugar to create a clear, spreadable jelly. The process involves boiling the plums, straining the juice through cheesecloth, and then boiling the juice with pectin and sugar to set. This jelly is ideal for preserving seasonal plum flavors and using as a spread or glaze.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5 pints
Calories: 1313 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 1/2 pounds plums
  • 4 cups of water
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1 fruit pectin powdered, package

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and remove stems from plums.
  2. Cut plums in half and remove the pits. Discard the pits and add pitted plums in a bowl.
  3. Chop up pitted plums and add to a pot.
  4. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 minutes. Use a potato masher to help break up the mixture even more.
  5. Put a colander or strainer over a larger bowl and cover with several layers of cheese cloths.
  6. Pour plum mixture over cheese cloth and let the juice strain into the bowl. This can take up to a few hours.
  7. Pour 5 1/2 cups of plum juice into a large pot. If you didn't get 5 1/2 cups of juice add in some water to make a total of 51/2 cups of liquid.
  8. Add in 1 box of pectin and stir well.
  9. Bring mixture to a boil.
  10. Add in 7 cups of sugar and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  11. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  12. Ladle into hot sterilized jars making sure to leave 1/4 inch head space. Add lids and rings and process in a hot water bath canner for 5-10 minutes.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 5 pints of jelly.
  • Ensure jars are properly sterilized before filling to prevent spoilage.
  • Strain the plum juice slowly through cheesecloth to maximize clarity and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Pint Calories 1313kcal (66%) Carbohydrates 336g (112%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 783mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 328g (656%) Vitamin A 1720IU (34%) Vitamin C 47.4mg (53%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 pints

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1313

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Pint
Calories 1313kcal 66%
Carbohydrates 336g 112%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 783mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 328g 656%
Vitamin A 1720IU 34%
Vitamin C 47.4mg 53%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.