Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy plum jam right at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for spreading on toast or using in your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Plums:
- 2 lbs (pitted and chopped)
Granulated Sugar:
- 1 ½ cups
Lemon Juice:
- 2 tablespoons
Ground Cinnamon (optional):
- ½ teaspoon
Vanilla Extract (optional):
- 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare Plums: Place chopped plums in a large saucepan. Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Let sit for 15–20 minutes to allow the plums to release their juices.
- Cook Plum Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 25–35 minutes, stirring often until the mixture thickens and reaches a jam-like consistency.
- Adjust Texture: For a smoother jam, use a potato masher or immersion blender to break down larger fruit pieces. Optionally, stir in cinnamon and vanilla extract during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Test for Doneness: Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a cold plate—if it holds its shape, it’s ready.
- Finish and Store: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or process in a water bath canner for longer shelf life.
Notes
- You can use a mix of red and black plums for a deeper flavor.
- If using very sweet plums, reduce the sugar slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
