Description
Sweet and spiced plum jam, perfect for winter breakfasts or afternoon tea.
Homemade plum jam is a delicious way to preserve summers bounty.
Ingredients
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- 3 lbs (1417 g) plums
- 1 lbs (454 g) sugar
- 0.4-0.6 cups (100-150 ml) dark rum
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Wash plums and remove pits.
- Combine plums, sugar, and cinnamon in a large oven and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- About 30 minutes before the jam is finished cooking, add rum.
- Pour jam into sterilized glasses.
- Sterilize the glasses and lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
- Let the glasses cool, then pour the hot jam into them.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of dark and light brown sugar.
- If you don’t have rum, you can substitute an equal amount of apple cider or orange juice.
- Store the jam in a cool, dark place for up to a year; refrigerate after opening.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2