Quick Plum Jam
Description
Homemade preserves keep for a long time. This wholesome fruit delights with its wonderful flavor and a light tang. If you don't like jam that is too cloyingly sweet, make it using this recipe. Plums are easy to work with, and the finished dessert from them is a real treat. Quick plum jam is ready fairly fast—in just three 10-minute sessions with a short break between them. Serve at the table or keep in the pantry.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. For this jam, use plums that are medium ripe. I prefer sweet varieties. Wash the fruit thoroughly and let the water drain off.
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Step 2
2. Cut in half and sprinkle with sugar. Let the plums stand for about 40 minutes so they release their juice.
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Step 3
3. After that, place the pot over low heat and simmer the plums three times for 10 minutes each, with a half-hour interval between each simmer. If, of course, you prefer thick jam, you will need twice as much sugar, and you should cook it in three stages with 10-hour intervals between them.
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Step 4
4. Pour the plum jam quickly into sterilized jars right away and seal them. Store this jam in the pantry or in a cool place (cellar or refrigerator).
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Step 5
5. Despite the fact that the jam is made in a hurry, its taste remains invariably delicious. Children and adults alike enjoy this treat with tea or use the jam for baking.