Simple Plum Jam Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Head on over to your local Farmer’s Market this summer and fall and stock up on the star of our homemade jam – Plums!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Jam

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 66kcal

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.

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