SMOOTH PLUM JAM

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This jam recipe is easy and makes really good plum jam. I use pectin because it significantly reduces the boiling time and sugar needed. I prefer using organic red or purple skin plums with organic sugar. This recipes makes six 8oz. jars. Enjoy!

Provided by Lisa Clarice

Categories     Plums

Time 35m

Yield 6 8oz. jars

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups plums, mashed (pitted and chopped, leave skins on, approx. 3 pounds, or 24 plums)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 teaspoons pectin

Steps:

  • Pit, chop, and mash plums.
  • Place in large pan over medium heat.
  • Add 1/4 cup lemon juice to pan.
  • Cook to a full boil. Reduce heat and cook 30 minutes.
  • In separate bowl, add sugar and pectin and mix together.
  • Add sugar/pectin mixture to pan. Stir.
  • Bring to boil and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Fill jars to 1/4" of top. (Makes six 8oz. jars).
  • Wipe rims clean and screw on 2-piece lids.
  • Submerge sealed jars into hot water bath at 200 degrees or boiling water for 10 minutes. Lids will "pop" once removed from hot water bath and you know they are sealed. Let cool on counter.

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