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Plum jam

Name: Plum jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1.5kg plums, washed and stalks removed; juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup water; 1.25kg sugar

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 and stalks removed
juice of 1 lemon
1 cup water
1.25kg sugar

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Method

Step 1
Place plums, lemon juice and water in a large saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Continue to cook, stirring frequently to prevent mixture from catching, until plums are well broken down.
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.
Step 4
Strain out pips. Pour into warm sterilised jars and seal immediately.