Making plum jam from freeze dried plums is an easy and rewarding process. Freeze dried plums retain their natural flavor and nutrients, making them an excellent choice for homemade jam. With just a few simple ingredients and some time, you can create a delicious and versatile jam that can be enjoyed on toast, scones, or even as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. So grab your freeze dried plums and let's get started!
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WARMLY SPICED DRIED PLUM JAM SPREAD
Serve this spread as a jam on a grilled cheese sandwich, as a cracker topping with cheese, or as a flavourizer in plain yogurt.
Provided by Energize Nutrition
Time 20m
Yield 1 container
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients into a pot, stir and heat. Allow pot to simmer or until the prunes are softened and rehydrated. At this point, you can mash together or puree with a hand blender. For a thinner spread, add in more water.
PLUM JAM
The skins from stone fruit will contribute color and flavor to the jam. But for a smoother mixture, you can lift the skins out of the cooked jam with a fork.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 45m
Yield Makes about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together plums, sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved and mashing plums with a potato masher. Add lemon juice; continue to boil, stirring frequently, until bubbles slow, chunks of fruit show at top, and mixture clings to a spoon but falls off in clumps, 10 to 12 minutes. Skim foam from top.
- Ladle jam into clean containers, leaving 3/4 inch of headroom. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate up to 1 month, or freeze up to 1 year.
PLUM-GINGER FREEZER JAM
This no-cook jam captures the joy of biting into a cold, crisp plum, and the technique it employs is ideal for capturing the freshness of firm ripe summer fruit. This jam, which can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer, making it what's commonly known as a refrigerator or freezer jam, is also packed with ginger and lemon, so you'll get a bouquet of flavors in every spoonful.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories jams, jellies and preserves
Time 10m
Yield 6 to 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a potato masher or fork, gently crush the plums in a large bowl to release some pulp and juices while keeping the fruit chunky. Toss with the sugar, then add the ginger and lemon zest and juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Measure the volume of your fruit mixture; you should have about 6 cups.
- If your package of pectin comes with calcium powder, stir 1/4 teaspoon of the calcium powder into 1/4 cup water to dissolve. Set aside. Place the 4 1/2 teaspoons pectin in a stand blender, or have it measured and ready if using an immersion blender. Bring 1 cup water to a boil, then pour it into the stand blender and blend. (If using an immersion blender, add the pectin to the saucepan and blend.) The mixture should become very smooth and look like a soft gel. Stir the pectin mixture into the fruit until evenly combined, then stir in 4 teaspoons of the calcium water, if using. The jam should thicken and be softly set. Add the salt, stir and taste. Adjust after tasting with more teaspoons of lemon juice, if necessary, for a good balance of sweet and tart.
- Transfer to clean airtight containers, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours and up to 2 weeks before serving. Or, store in the freezer for up to 3 months; defrost completely in the refrigerator before serving.
30 MINUTES TO HOMEMADE SURE.JELL PLUM FREEZER JAM
This 30 Minutes to Homemade SURE.JELL Plum Freezer Jam isn't just plum delicious. It's plum quick to make, too!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time P1DT30m
Yield Makes about 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
- Pit and finely chop unpeeled plums. Mix plums and 1/4 cup of the water in small saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 min. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared plums into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
- Mix remaining 1/2 cup water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 min. Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
- Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Use ripe and flavorful plums: The quality of your plums will greatly impact the taste of your jam. Choose ripe, juicy plums that are free of blemishes.
- Freeze-drying preserves the flavor and nutrients of the plums: Freeze-drying removes the moisture from the plums while preserving their flavor, color, and nutrients. This makes them an ideal ingredient for jam, as they will rehydrate when cooked.
- Use a food processor to chop the plums: A food processor will make quick work of chopping the plums. You can also use a knife, but it will take longer.
- Cook the jam over medium-low heat: Cooking the jam over medium-low heat will help to prevent it from scorching. Stir the jam frequently to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Use a candy thermometer to test the doneness of the jam: The jam is done when it reaches a temperature of 220°F (105°C). You can also test the doneness of the jam by placing a small amount on a cold plate. If the jam wrinkles when you push it with your finger, it is done.
Conclusion:
Plum jam made from freeze-dried plums is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It is a great way to use up ripe plums, and it can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or yogurt. With its vibrant color and sweet-tart flavor, plum jam is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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