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Plum jam

Serves: 100
Prep: 15
Cook: 15

    Treat yourself with this tasty home-made plum preserve, bursting with real fruit flavour.

    Ingredients

    • 1.5kg plums, washed, stones and stalks removed
    • 1 lemon, juiced
    • 1 cup water
    • 1.25kg sugar

    Method

    1. Step 1

      Place plums, lemon juice and water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.

    2. Step 2

      Continue to cook, stirring frequently to prevent mixture from catching, until plums are well broken down.

    3. Step 3

      Add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved. Bring mixture back to the boil, stirring regularly, and cook until setting point is reached.

    4. Step 4

      Strain out pips. Pour into warm sterilised jars and seal immediately.

    Tips

    • This recipe produces several jars of jam, depending on size, so plan ahead and stock up on jars in advance.
    • Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 10g

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