Best 6 Making Plum Jam Recipes

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Plum jam is a delectable spread that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or even as a filling for pastries. It is a great way to use up a bounty of plums and can be stored for months when properly canned. Making plum jam is a relatively simple process, but there are a few things you need to know to ensure success. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making plum jam, as well as some tips and tricks to help you create the perfect batch. We will also discuss the different types of plums that can be used for making jam, as well as the different ways to use plum jam. So whether you are a seasoned jam maker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will have something for you.

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PLUM JAM



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Traditional and delicious homemade jam.

Provided by DelightfulDines

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 128

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ½ cups pitted, chopped plums
½ cup water
7 ½ cups white sugar
½ teaspoon butter
1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
8 half-pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Place the plums and water into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, and add butter to reduce foaming, if needed. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly, and then mix in the pectin quickly. Return the jam to a full boil, and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off and discard any foam.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the plum jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate opened jars for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

PLUM JAM RECIPE



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If you are a plum lover, jam lover or simply a food lover, you have got to try delicious plum jam prepared with this recipe. This simple yet yummy fresh fruit jam recipe is best way to make homemade pectin free plum preserve and it tastes much better than ready-made one. Make the most out of sweet and ripe plums when they are in their prime season, prepare its jam and use it all through the year to make breakfast tastier than ever and satisfy your sweet tooth too.

Provided by Foram

Yield 1½ cup jam

Number Of Ingredients 3

2½ cups chopped Ripe Plums
1 cup Sugar
1½ tablespoons Lemon Juice

Steps:

  • Wash the plums in running water. Put 1-2 small ceramic plates in the freezer. This plate will be used to check the jam is cooked enough to set or not.
  • In this recipe, around 1 lb plums (4 regular size plum) are used to get 2½ cups chopped plums. Cut plums into halves and remove the pit. Chop them into small pieces.
  • Heat plum pieces, lemon juice and sugar in a deep pan over medium heat.
  • Stir continuously to completely dissolve the sugar, it will take approx. 4-5 minutes. If plums are not juicy enough, add 2 tablespoons water to dissolve the sugar.
  • Let the mixture cook over medium heat. When it starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until plum becomes soft and tender. Stir occasionally in between to prevent sticking. The color of the plum pieces will turn darker when they cooked.
  • Cook until mixture turns thick.
  • Remove pan from heat and allow mixture to rest for 1-2 minutes. Almost 1½ cups jam will be prepared. Plum jam is ready for any time relish. You can store it in an airtight container in refrigerator without canning process or follow the given steps for canning process.
  • For canning process, pour prepared hot mix into sterilized jar. Leave 1/2 inch space in jar and seal with lids. Process jar for 8-10 minutes in boiling water bath. Let it cool and store in a cool, dark place for long term storage.

PLUM JAM



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield About 8 half-pints

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds firm plums, cut into eighths and seeds discarded
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
7 1/2 cups sugar
1 (3-ounce) package commercial pectin

Steps:

  • In large non-aluminum kettle, combine plums, water, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Mixture should have reduced to about 4 1/2 cups.
  • Add sugar and heat mixture to full, rapid boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; return to full, rapid boiling and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute and skim off any foam that has formed.
  • Meanwhile, sterilize 8 half-pint jars or jelly glasses and the necessary lids, and bands, according to manufacturer's directions. Divide jam among sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch space at top of jar. Wipe rims of jars to remove any jam and seal with lids and bands.
  • Process jars in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove jars, label, and store in cool, dry place

HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS PLUM JAM



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This is very simple and old recipe. We usually use a kind of plums that grows in area of south Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Northern Croatia and we call this plum "bistrica". It is small; the surface is like foggy, and inside is dark yellow and red/brown around stone. It is very sweet so you don't need too much sugar. It is kind of wild plum so we don't use any chemistry to prevent diseases. It is very healthy fruit. I named the jam Christmas because we usually start to eat it around Christmas. The ingredients also contribute to the name.

Provided by nitko

Categories     Fruit

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 300g jars, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1000 g plums
700 g sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon (grounded)
1/2 teaspoon clove (grounded)

Steps:

  • Wash the plums thoroughly. Break them in halves and remove stone. Put them in a pot and add sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Stir well and let it stay 5-6 hours.
  • After that, put them onto strong fire and boil 4-6 minutes stirring well all the time to prevent burning.
  • In the meantime, put glass jars into an oven and heat them to 100°C.
  • When cooking is done put the jam into glass jars and close. Leave at least 1 cm space between cover and jam. Keep it in dark and cool place up to 8 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 39.9, Protein 0.4

EASY PLUM JAM



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This delicately cinnamon-spiced jam is a gorgeous way to preserve the taste of autumn fruits - delicious spread on hot buttered toast or teacakes

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Condiment, Snack

Time 1h

Yield Makes 3 x 450ml jars

Number Of Ingredients 6

2kg plums, stoned and roughly chopped
2kg white granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 cinnamon sticks (optional)
knob of butter

Steps:

  • Sterilise the jars and any other equipment before you start (see tip). Put a couple of saucers in the freezer, as you'll need these for testing whether the jam is ready later (or use a sugar thermometer). Put the plums in a preserving pan and add 200ml water. Bring to a simmer, and cook for about 10 mins until the plums are tender but not falling apart. Add the sugar, ground cinnamon and lemon juice, then let the sugar dissolve slowly, without boiling. This will take about 10 mins.
  • Increase the heat and bring the jam to a full rolling boil. After about 5 mins, spoon a little jam onto a cold saucer. Wait a few seconds, then push the jam with your fingertip. If it wrinkles, the jam is ready. If not, cook for a few mins more and test again, with another cold saucer. If you have a sugar thermometer, it will read 105C when ready.
  • Take the jam off the heat and add the cinnamon sticks (if using) and the knob of butter. The cinnamon will look pretty in the jars and the butter will disperse any scum. Let the jam cool for 15 mins, which will prevent the lumps of fruit sinking to the bottom of the jars. Ladle into hot jars, seal and leave to cool. Will keep for 1 year in a cool, dark place. Chill once opened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar

CANNED PLUM JAM



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Savor the plummiest of jams on toast, spooned over thick Greek yogurt, or as a chutneylike partner for sliced turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes four 1/2-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 pounds plums (or other stone fruit such as peaches, nectarines, or apricots), pitted and quartered
3 cups organic sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Prepare jars as described in General Rules.
  • Combine plums, sugar, lemonjuice, and salt in a stockpot overhigh heat. Bring to a boil,mashing with a potato masher.Skim scum off top.
  • Boil, skimming and stirring frequently,until bubbles slow, youcan see chunks of fruit showingthrough top, and mixtureclings to a spoon, falling offin languid clumps, 10 to 12 minutes.Pick up and discard skinswith a fork, if desired.
  • Lift jars out of hot water oneat a time, draining water. (See General Rules for how-to's.) Ladlehot jam into hot jars using awide-mouth funnel, leaving1/2-inch headspace. Slide a nonmetallicspatula or chopstickbetween jam and jar to releasetrapped air bubbles.
  • Wipe rim and threads of jarwith a clean, damp cloth. Removelid from hot water. Placelid on jar. Screw band downevenly and firmly, just until resistanceis met. Place in cannerand lower into water.
  • Put lid on canner. Bring waterto a boil. Start keeping time afterwater comes to a rolling boil.Process 1/2 pints 10 minutes at agentle but steady boil.
  • Turn off heat and remove cannerlid. Let canner cool 5 minutes,then remove jars and set themupright on a dry towel or rack.Do not retighten bands. Let jarscool 12 to 24 hours.
  • After jars have cooled, checklids for a good vacuum seal by pressing on center of each. If center is pulled down and does not flex, remove band and gently try to lift lid off with your fingertips. If lid does not flex and you cannot lift it off, seal is set. Wipe lid and jarsurface with a clean, damp clothto remove food particles andresidue. Label. Store jars in acool, dry, dark place.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful plums for the best-tasting jam.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the jam, as it will expand as it cooks.
  • Stir the jam frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pot and burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer to test the temperature of the jam. It is ready when it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Remove the jam from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring it into jars.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal them.
  • Store the jam in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Conclusion:

Plum jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on toast, scones, muffins, and other baked goods. It can also be used as a glaze for chicken, pork, or fish. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious plum jam at home.

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