Plum Jam
Description
Jam is a fruit or berry purée cooked with sugar. It should be smooth and thick in consistency. Plum jam goes well at breakfast with fried bread, toast, or rolls. To make this jam, I used the Ugorka plum variety. When dried, it is the familiar prune. For a bright, attractive color, add the sugar at the very end of cooking.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the plums, sugar, and water for making the jam.
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Step 2
Wash the plums thoroughly.
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Step 3
Cut each plum in half and remove the pit.
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Step 4
Place the plums in a heavy-bottomed pot and pour in water. Put the pot on the stove.
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Step 5
Cook the plums until almost all of the juice has evaporated and the jam has thickened. This will take 30–40 minutes. Stir the plums from time to time.
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Step 6
Using a blender, puree the plums until they reach a thick puree consistency.
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Step 7
Then add sugar to the jam.
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Step 8
Stir and cook the jam over the lowest possible heat for another 30–40 minutes.
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Step 9
Aromatic, extraordinarily delicious plum jam is ready. Store in a cool place. Serve as dessert.