Plum Jam
Servings Prep Time
8pints 30minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
8pints 30minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
  • 8cups sugar
  • 6cups pitted plumscoarsely chopped
  • 2cups unsweetened black currant juice
  • 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • juice of one half lemon
  • 8one pint jars with lids and bands
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, add the plums, black currant juice, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Bring just to a boil and stir constantly for 5 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the mixture reaches 220 F, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Use a candy thermometer to check temperature.
  3. Ladle into clean and sterile jars leaving 1/4″ headroom, then wipe rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth. Seal with lids and bands and process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from the bath and when cool enough to handle, label and date. Store in a cool spot out of direct light for up to one year.
Recipe Notes

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