Plum Jam
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8pints | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 40minutes |
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
