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    Home » All Recipes » Syrups, Sauces & Essentials

    Simple Plum Jam Recipe

    October 4, 2021 by Emily Leave a Comment

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    Head on over to your local Farmer’s Market this summer and fall and stock up on the star of our homemade jam – Plums! This Simple Plum Jam Recipe is a great addition to your morning yogurt, a slice of toast, or added to your sparkling water!

    Simple Plum Jam Recipe
    Jump to:
    • What are plums?
    • The Difference Freezer Jam vs. Cooked Jam
    • Using Pectin in Plum Jam
    • Can I Use Frozen Plums for this recipe?
    • Ingredients You'll Need for making Plum Jam
    • How to make Plum Jam
    • Tips & Tricks for Making Plum Jam
    • Here are some other recipes to try!
    • Simple Plum Jam Recipe

    What are plums?

    Plums are a type of stone fruit that contains one large stone or pit in the middle. The stone itself isn’t a seed, though a lot of people think that’s the case! The actual seed is actually found inside the stone once it’s cracked open. Some other common stone fruits are peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, and apricots!

    It's the season for plums and stone fruit!

    Of course, this will vary depending on where you live, but generally, stone fruit season tends to span from late spring to early fall!

    Which Type of Plums should I use?

    There is such a large variety of plums and stone fruits that you can use - don’t be afraid to substitute the plums of your choice for this jam! Use whatever your heart desires.

    How to Store your Plums

    After purchasing and washing your plums, leave them out at room temperature for a day or two so they have a chance to ripen. You’ll be able to tell that they’re ready when they become slightly tender to the touch. Once ripe, you can place them in the fridge to prolong their shelf life!

    Simple Plum Jam Recipe

    The Difference Freezer Jam vs. Cooked Jam

    When making freezer jam, the fruit is not or only briefly cooked before storing in the fridge or freezer. On the other hand with traditional jam, the fruit is simmered together with sugar, and a range of other ingredients before storing.

    Using Pectin in Plum Jam

    Depending on the fruit jam you are making, you may be instructed to add an ingredient called pectin that helps to thicken the mixture. Some fruits are higher in pectin than others and work better in no pectin jam recipes, such as this one! Plums are naturally rich with pectin, so I would advise not adding more to this recipe.

    Can I Use Frozen Plums for this recipe?

    You certainly can! Follow this recipe as directed, just note that it will of course take a bit longer for your plums to break down as they will be cold.

    Ingredients You'll Need for making Plum Jam

    • Sugar
    • Plums
    • Cardamom Pods
    • Salt
    • Lemon Juice

    How to make Plum Jam

    1. Add the sliced plums, sugar, whole cardamom pods and salt into a saucepan stirring to combine. Bringing the stove to medium high, bring the mixture to a boil and continue heating until the sugar dissolves. During this process, use a utensil similar to a potato masher to mash the plums, breaking them down.
    2. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
    3. Lower the heat to a simmer and keep stirring while boiling, skimming off any foam.
    4. Continue stirring for about 20-30 minutes total. You’ll know that the jam is ready when the juices have thickened significantly.
    5. Finally, strain into airtight heat proof container and allow to cool before using.

    Tips & Tricks for Making Plum Jam

    Do I need to peel my plums before making jam?

    You certainly can peel your plums before starting the process of making jam! I tend to let the skin remain on the plums and then strain my jam once it's finished cooking. That will allow me to discard the cardamom pods and the skins for a smooth, consistent texture.

    Cold Plate Trick

  • You can also test whether your jam is ready by using a cold plate! To do this, add a small plate to the freezer and place a spoonful of jam on the plate. If your jam sets within one minute on the cold plate you’re finished! If not, you’ll need to continue cooking a bit longer.
  • How Long will my Jam last

    After making your jam, you'll want to store it in the refrigerator and use it within one month!

    Simple Plum Jam Recipe

    Here are some other recipes to try!

    • Summer Stone Fruit Salad
    • Roasted Strawberry, Cherry & Rhubarb Lemonade
    • Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Recipe

    As always, I love seeing your creations and hearing from you! If you try this recipe, please leave a review or share your creation with me on social media! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and Pinterest - for more delicious recipes sent straight to your inbox, sign up for my newsletter!

    Homemade Plum Jam

    Simple Plum Jam Recipe

    Head on over to your local Farmer’s Market this summer and fall and stock up on the star of our homemade jam – Plums!
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    Course: Jam
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Jam
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Cutting Board
    • Paring Knife
    • Heavy Bottomed Pot
    • Spatula
    • Small Plate
    • Fine Mesh Sieve
    • Heat Proof Containers for Storing

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound Plums, Pitted and sliced
    • ¾ cup (150 g) Granulated Sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
    • 5 Whole Cardamom Pods
    • 1 ½ tablespoons (23 g) Fresh Lemon Juice

    Instructions

    • Add the sliced plums, sugar, whole cardamom pods and salt into a saucepan stirring to combine.
      1 pound Plums, ¾ cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt, 5 Whole Cardamom Pods
    • Bringing the stove to medium-high, bring the mixture to a boil and continue heating until the sugar dissolves.
    • During this process, use a utensil similar to a potato masher to mash the plums, breaking them down.
    • Add lemon juice and stir to combine.
      1 ½ tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
    • Lower the heat to a simmer and keep stirring while boiling, skimming off any foam.
    • Continue stirring for about 20-30 minutes total. You’ll know that the jam is ready when the juices have thickened significantly.
    • You can also test whether your jam is ready by using a cold plate! To do this, add a small plate to the freezer and place a spoonful of jam on the plate. If your jam sets within one minute on the cold plate you’re finished! If not, you’ll need to continue cooking a bit longer.
    • Finally, strain using a fine-mesh sieve discarding the cardamom pods and into an airtight heat-proof container and allow to cool before using.

    Notes

    After making your jam, you'll want to store it in the refrigerator and use it within one month!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Emily is the recipe developer, writer, and food photographer behind Emily Laurae. After finishing Pastry School and working as a chef in the restaurant industry, she created this blog to share those skills with home bakers and creators all over the world!

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