jam recipe

[rifleman25]

My wife lost the recipe for plumb jam. She has been picking them the last few days and bowtechs wife also help bring some in this weekend. My wife called and said she was going to make jam but lost the recipe. Can someone help?

[Strut10]

Re: jam recipe

Plum Jam

You can use any variety of plums or mix them.

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds firm plums, cut into eighths, seeds removed

1/2 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

7-1/2 cups sugar

1 (3-ounce) package commercial pectin

PREPARATION:

Place plums, water, and lemon juice in a large non-aluminum stockpot. Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft.

You should end up with about 4-1/2 cups.

Stir in sugar. Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring. Add pectin and return to a boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.

Pour even amounts into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch of space at the top. Wipe rims and seal with sterilized lids. Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Remove, let cool, and label jars. Store in a cool, dry place.

Yield: 4 pints jam