Ingredients
- 3 pounds ripe plums, washed, pitted, and chopped
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare plums by washing, pitting, and chopping them into chunks (leave skins on).
- Place plums and sugar in a heavy-bottomed pot. Let sit for 20–30 minutes to release juices.
- Add lemon juice and bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Simmer for 40–60 minutes, skimming off foam. Stir regularly.
- Test for set using a chilled plate. If jam wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top. Seal jars and let cool completely.
Notes
- For a chunkier texture, leave some larger pieces of plum. For a smoother jam, blend with an immersion blender before storing. Adjust sweetness slightly depending on how tart your plums are.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg