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Dark plum jam

This plum jam uses blood plums creating a rich dark coloured preserve and a beautiful sweet flavour.
dark plum jam
2 Litre
1H 20M

This easy plum jam uses blood plums to creating a rich dark preserve with a beautiful sweet flavour. It’s perfect for spreading on toast or in something like this tasty plum jam scone ring.

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.

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Ingredients

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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