Plum Jam
Serves: 4
Camila Dooley
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
49
Sweetness
52
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
In large non-aluminum kettle, combine plums, water, and lemon juice
2
Bring mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly
3
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally
4
Mixture should have reduced to about 4 1/2 cups
5
Add sugar and heat mixture to full, rapid boiling over high heat, stirring constantly
6
Stir in pectin; return to full, rapid boiling and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly
7
Remove from heat
8
Set aside 1 minute and skim off any foam that has formed
9
Meanwhile, sterilize 8 half-pint jars or jelly glasses and the necessary lids, and bands, according to manufacturer's directions
10
Divide jam among sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch space at top of jar
11
Wipe rims of jars to remove any jam and seal with lids and bands
12
Process jars in boiling water for 5 minutes
13
Remove jars, label, and store in cool, dry place