Plum Jam Recipe
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Plum Jam Recipe
Description
This Plum Jam Recipe begins by thoroughly washing and quartering fresh plums after removing their cores. The fruit is combined with sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon halves in a large pot. The mixture is heated over high heat to reach a rolling boil, producing foam, then simmered for 30 to 50 minutes until the jam becomes translucent and thickened.
The cooking time depends on the fruit's water content and desired consistency. Once the jam is set—tested by dropping a small amount on a cold plate or using a candy thermometer indicating 220°F (105°C)—the lemon halves are removed. Optionally, the jam can be blended to the preferred smoothness.
This jam balances the natural tartness of plums with sweetness from sugar and a subtle brightness from lemon juice. It can be stored refrigerated, especially in humid tropical climates. The recipe suggests adding a small amount of rum or liquor to jar lids to aid preservation.
Ingredients
For the Jam:
- 2.2 Pounds plum fresh
- 3⅓ cup sugar
- lemon juice of one
Instructions
- Wash your plums well. Cut open on one side and pick out the core, discard the core.
- Cut into quarters, weigh your plums and place them into a large cooking pot.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and 2 lemon halves to the fruits. Mix the content well.
- Keep the pot with the fruits on the stove, cook over a higher heat setting until you can see a rolling boil (lots of foam too!).
- Takedown the heat a bit and cook until the jam appears translucent and set. This can take 30 - 50 minutes approximately.
- Pick out the two lemon halves and discard them.
- Blend jam into desired consistency (this is optional).
- Test if the jam is set by dropping some on an ice cold plate, the jam is ready if it doesn't run. OR test with a candy thermometer, it's set at 220 Fahrenheit/ 105 Celsius. If it runs, keep for some more time to cook on low heat and repeat the test until you have the correct consistency.
- Drop some rum (or other liquor) into the jar lids. That will help in keeping the jam germ and mold growth free.
- Fill your clean jam jars with the plum jam, close well with the lid and turn the jar upside down.
- Keep them upside down for a few hours and then store them in a dry and cool place and keep away from direct sunlight. Keep in the fridge once opened.
Notes
- Store plum jam in the refrigerator if living in a humid tropical climate to prevent spoilage.
- One teaspoon of jam is considered one serving; approximately 100 teaspoons corresponds to about three jars.
- Plum jam is commonly enjoyed spread on bread or toast in servings of about one teaspoon.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 100servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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