Plum Jam

"If you are lucky enough to have a plum tree this plum jam is great for holiday gifts. Although these seem time-consuming it is mostly standing time and very little actual working time. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (December 1982)"
 
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Ready In:
73hrs
Ingredients:
3
Yields:
8 1/2 pint jars
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make a slit in sides of washed plums with a sharp knfe. Remove and discard pits, leaving plums whole.
  • Arrange plums in bottom of heavy non-aluminum saucepan. Add sugar, lemon juice and peel. Set aside in a cool area overnight.
  • Next morning bring plum mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and stir. Set aside in cool area 1 day.
  • Nex morning bring plum mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming frequently.
  • Remove fruit from saucepan using a slotted spoon. Reserve.
  • Boil liquid until syrup reaches the thread stage (or 230-degrees F on a candy thermometer).
  • Add fruit to syrup and return to a boil. Cool completely.
  • Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

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Reviews

  1. I just want to thank you for your easy yummy recipe. My friend bought 6pks bargain plums at £.30/pack usually £1.99 (9plums in pack). Did not know what to do with them luckily i managed to find ur recipe I thought easy enough. So i'm giving you a 5 star rating :-) My only problem was I dont know how to take out the pits without halving the plum. :-(
     
  2. ok this is how i make the wild plum jam and yes its tart lol if you have wild plums around this is the recipe
     
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