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Mum's Plum Jam

8/24/2014

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My mothers plum jam.

2lb.stoned halved ripe plums
1 1/2lb granulated sugar
8 fl.oz.water
 
Simmer the fruit in water until tender. Meanwhile, put the sugar into a bowl & place in a pre-heated oven (gas4. 350*F 180*C).When the plums are cooked, add the hot sugar, tipping the pan & stirring gently until the sugar is dissolved completely -it's very important no sugar crystals should be left or the jam will be sugary. Test this by coating the back of a wooden spoon.


As soon as it has dissolved, turn the heat to high & boil rapidly for 10 minutes.


Remove from heat & test a little on a very cold plate.When it is cool, push the jam with your finger. If a crinkly skin forms, the jam is ready. If not ready, boil again for a further 5 minutes.


Repeat as necessary.Ignore any scum that may form during cooking but,if any remains,skim & add a small knob of butter.

Leave jam to settle for 15 minutes to settle, then pour into warm, sterilized jars, fill right to top then cover with a waxed disc & seal tightly.

2 Comments
Stewart link
3/3/2015 01:36:47 am

Hi, Just logged into your blog, its great to see what you are doing, living very much in the why I am looking at following. I grow up on a farm. Moved in London, 73, but I have always keep a link with farming, home grown food. This month I should have a web site up and working. Shooting is an activity I started at the age of 10, I am now 60. I don't feel it. Take care. Stew

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Wild Harvest UK
3/3/2015 05:18:03 am

Good on you Stew. Pleased that you enjoyed it.

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