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Plum Jam
I use wild plums or cherry plums for this, but any plums will work.
What you need
- 3 1/2 - 4 lbs plums
- 1 1/2 cups water (or more if needed)
- 2 5/8 - 3 cups sugar
How to make it
- Cut flesh of plums from pits over a heavy saucepan
- Add sugar and water and heat slowly to dissolve sugar
- Bring to a boil and cook at a low boil until reduced and thickened, reducing the temperature as needed (about 45 minutes)
- Remove from heat and pour into sterilized jars filling to 1/4 inch from top
- Place lids on but don't tighten - they will seal as they cool
- Tighten lids the next day and store - discard or use immediately any that don't seal - sealed jars will keep about 1 year
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