Recipe Background
Wild plums have a depth of flavor and sweet-tartness that you can’t find from commercially grown plums. Wild Plum Jam brings those bold fruity flavors to your next breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea! With just a hint of citrus and boiled into delightful sweetness, Wild Plum Jam is summertime in a jar! Make sure you have plenty of toast or crackers because you won’t want to miss a morsel!
Wild plums have a depth of flavor and sweet-tartness that you can’t find from commercially grown plums. Wild Plum Jam brings those bold fruity flavors to your next breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea! With just a hint of citrus and boiled into delightful sweetness, Wild Plum Jam is summertime in a jar! Make sure you have plenty of toast or crackers because you won’t want to miss a morsel!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds wild plums
- 4 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 1/2 pounds sugar
Directions
- Pit the plums and place them into a large pot on the stove-top over medium heat.
- Add in the lemon juice.
- Cook the plums until they begin to release their natural juices, about 10 minutes.
- As the juices release, add in the sugar and stir.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring often for 10 minutes.
- When the jam has thickened, remove it from the heat.
- Pour the jam into mason jars or other desired airtight jars.
- Seal the jars
- Boil a large pot of water.
- Place the sealed jars in the boiling water to let the jam sterilize and prevent harmful bacteria from growing, at least 10 minutes, adding 5 minutes for every 3,000 feet of elevation you are above sea level.
- Transfer the jars from the water and allow them to cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate until cool. .
- Serve chilled.
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