Recipe for Plum Jam With Fresh Fruit

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. Step 2

   Place the plums, water and lemon juice in a large nonaluminum stockpot.

3. Step 3

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is soft. You should end up with about 4 1/2 cups of fruit.

4. Step 4

   Stir in the sugar. Return the heat to high and bring the mixture back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring.

5. Step 5

   Add the pectin and return the mixture to a boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.

6. Step 6

   Let the mixture rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.

7. Step 7

   Pour even amounts into sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch of space at the top.

8. Step 8

   Wipe the rims and seal with sterilized lids.

9. Step 9

   Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.

10. Step 10

    Remove, let cool, then label the jars.

11. Step 11

    Store plum jam in a cool, dry place.