Name: Dark plum jam
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 18 blood plums; 4 cup (1l) water; 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice; 6 cup (1.3kg) sugar

Dark plum jam

Homemade jams and preserves are so simple to make. There are no excuses not to have this one on hand for tasty teas or to start your day off sweet by spreading on a bagel for breakfast.

Makes 2 Litre

Cook

1H 20M

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Ingredients

18 blood plums

4 cup (1l) water

1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice

6 cup (1.3kg) sugar

Method

1.Cut plums into quarters, remove stones. Combine plums and the water in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour.

2.Add juice and sugar; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves.

3.Boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes or until jam jells when tested. Pour hot jam into hot sterilised jars; seal while hot.

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