Italian Plum Jam
A thick dark rich fruity smooth plum jam with excellent keeping qualities
Servings: 5 450g (1lb jars)
Equipment
- preserving pan or large saucepan
- blender
- jam jars
Ingredients
- 1750 g plums
- 1 kg granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and halve 1750g (3lb 14oz) plums and remove and discard the stones.
- Place the plums in a preserving pan or large saucepan with 1kg (2lb 4oz) granulated sugar. Heat gently stirring until the juices run and the sugar has dissolved.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, until the jam is thick and dark, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning on the base of the pan.
- Remove from the heat and allow to stand for about 10 minutes. Purée in small batches before pouring into sterilised jars Seal, allow to cool and label.
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Notes
The jam will keep for at least 12 months if stored in a cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening.
To sterilise jars
- Wash the jars in warm soapy water and rinse well. Do not dry.
- Place the wet jars on a tray, heat the oven to 140℃ (120℃ fan)/275°F /gas 1 and put the jars in the oven to dry completely.
- Sterilise the lids (and rubber rings if using Kilner style jars) in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes.