Learn how to make the perfect plum jam.
By Trisha Jones
My grandparents have been telling me that they have some plums for me to make into jam since last week. As a bit of a jam amateur, I hadn’t even heard of plum jam, but apparently it’s pretty awesome. My step grandad was golfing when he found thousands of unpicked plums lying under their tree on the course. Being the resourceful person he is, he picked almost 7 lbs worth – to the point that his golf trolley couldn’t stand up properly anymore under the weight.
It was a bit of a family event – my dad and I sat together and cut all the piths out of the plums. Then it really is the simplest method. I just added a tiny bit of water – not much at all and some sugar – put it on the stove and left it to cook at a medium heat. My grandma, who is a jam expert, explained that as plums have lots of pectin naturally, you don’t need to add any more for them to set nicely.
I think I get it from my mum, but I love a bit of burn on my toast… crunchier!
Enjoy
Trisha x
Plum Jam
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
This homemade plum jam captures the essence of fresh plums with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for spreading on toast or enhancing your favorite desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh plums, pitted and chopped
- 200g caster sugar (adjust to taste for desired sweetness)
- Enough water to cover the bottom of the pan
Instructions
- Begin by washing and pitting the plums. Chop them into small pieces.
- Place the chopped plums into a large pot. Add the caster sugar and just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the mixture on medium heat. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If the mixture begins to stick or burn, add a little more water.
- Continue to cook for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and reaches your desired jam consistency.
- Once cooked, carefully pour the hot jam into sterilized jars. Seal immediately.
- Allow the jam to cool before storing it in the refrigerator.
Notes
Ensure the plums are ripe for the best flavor and sweetness in your jam. You can adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter jam. Store the jam in sterilized jars to keep it fresh longer. This jam pairs wonderfully with toast, cakes, or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
