Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockThick jams are perfect in their versatility. They can be an accompaniment to toast or pancakes, a sauce for meat, a filling for pies, or simply a standalone treat with tea. Today we've gathered a selection of 20 best plum jam recipes for you. Get inspired and start cooking!
1. Classic Plum Jam Recipe
Source: honey-way.ruThe simplest version without additives or thickeners.
You will need: 900 g plums, 300 g sugar, 50 ml water.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, add water, and cook until soft. Mash the plums with a blender, add sugar, and cook the jam for about 1 hour over low heat until thickened. Seal it in sterilized jars.
2. Plum Jam with Pectin
Source: ideireceptov.ruPlums naturally thicken well, but adding pectin speeds up the cooking process.
You will need: 2 kg plums, 1.5 kg sugar, 15 g pectin, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, add sugar and water, and cook for half an hour until soft. Blend until smooth and cook the jam for another half hour. Mix pectin with a couple of spoons of sugar, and stir it in 5 minutes before the end of cooking. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
3. Plum Jam with Gelfix
Source: ru.wallpaper.mob.orgGelfix is great because it's specifically designed for preserving, making it convenient to use.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 500 g granulated sugar, 1 packet of Gelfix.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and blend the fruit. Mix Gelfix with 2 spoons of sugar, add to the plums, stir, and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, then add the remaining sugar. Bring to a boil again, cook the jam for another 3 minutes, and seal it in sterilized jars.
4. Plum Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: galt.selhozproduct.ruIf you want to remove skin pieces, strain the plums through a sieve.
You will need: 2.5 kg plums, 1.5 kg sugar, 10 g agar-agar, 2 pinches of citric acid.
Preparation: Roughly chop the plums, cover with sugar, and leave overnight. Bring to a boil and cook the jam for 5 minutes. Blend it, add citric acid, and cook for another 5 minutes. Mix agar-agar with 2 spoons of sugar, add to the jam, stir, and cook for another 10 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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5. Plum Jam with Gelatin
Source: foto-ram.ruGelatin is far from the only trick in this recipe.
You will need: 1.3 kg plums, 600 g sugar, 6 tbsp lemon juice, 15 g gelatin, 1 tsp butter.
Preparation: Finely chop pitted plums, add lemon juice and half the sugar, and leave for 1 hour. Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions. Bring plums to a boil and cook for 4 minutes, then mash with a potato masher. Add the remaining sugar and cook for another 5-7 minutes. Stir in the gelatin until dissolved, then add butter, stir again, and seal in sterilized jars.
6. Plum Jam with Walnuts
Source: sousguru.ruPlums with walnuts are one of the best ingredient combinations. You can add a spoon of cognac or your favorite liqueur during cooking.
You will need: 1.5 kg plums, 70 g walnuts, 800 g granulated sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, cover with water, and cook for 10 minutes. Blend the mixture and bring to a boil again. Add sugar, zest, and chopped walnuts. Cook everything together for another 20-30 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter.
7. Plum and Apple Jam
Source: vosadu-li-vogorode.ruOne of the thickest jams, where a spoon literally stands upright.
You will need: 800 g apples, 600 g plums, 700 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Peel and chop apples, add water, and cook for 10-15 minutes until soft. Add chopped plums and cook for another 15 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, bring to a boil again, cook for 5 minutes, and add sugar. Cook the jam for another 10-15 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
8. Plum and Apricot Jam
Source: koketta.ruA wonderful jam recipe using readily available garden fruits.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 kg apricots, 800 ml water, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and cook the syrup for 10 minutes. Add chopped plums and apricots, remove from heat, and let cool. Blend everything, bring the jam to a boil again, and cook until desired thickness. Seal it in sterilized jars for winter.
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9. Plum Jam with Cognac
Source: honey-way.ruA small amount of strong alcohol leaves no trace but adds an interesting aftertaste.
You will need: 3 kg plums, 2 apples, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 100 ml water, 20 g vanilla sugar, 2 kg sugar, 50 ml cognac.
Preparation: Mix both types of sugar and water, and cook over medium heat until dissolved. Add cinnamon and finely chopped peeled apples, and bring to a boil again. Then add chopped plums, stir, and cook the jam for half an hour with the lid on over low heat.
Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon, blend it, and return it to the pot. Pour in the cognac, bring the jam to a boil again, cook until desired thickness, and pour into sterilized jars.
10. Plum and Pear Jam
Source: powerfit59.ruYou can add a couple more apples or apricots to this recipe.
You will need: 700 g plums, 700 g pears, 300 g granulated sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Peel pears, remove pits from plums, chop everything roughly, and mix with sugar and citric acid. Leave the fruits for 2-3 hours. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and remove from heat for another 2-3 hours. Repeat the previous step. Blend the jam and cook for the last five minutes. Seal in sterilized jars for winter.
11. Plum and Peach Jam
Source: dzen.ruBe sure to choose juicy, ripe fruits for an even more delicious jam.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 kg peaches, 1 kg sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Remove pits and chop the fruits. Add 1 cup of water, sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook until soft and mash the jam with a potato masher or blend it. Add cinnamon and cook the jam for another half hour, then pour in the lemon juice. After a couple more minutes, pour the jam into sterilized jars.
12. Plum and Orange Jam
Source: ok.ruDoubly aromatic, how else with such a fruit combination!
You will need: 1 kg plums, 2 oranges, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove zest from oranges and separately blend the pulp without membranes. Roughly chop plums and blend everything. Mix the fruit puree with sugar and cook for about half an hour until thickened. Seal it in sterilized jars.
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13. Plum and Strawberry Jam
Source: ruyameali.comA spoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon would be very appropriate.
You will need: 600 g plums, 400 g strawberries, 1 cup sugar, 1 lemon, 1/3 cup honey.
Preparation: Roughly chop plums and strawberries and mix them with sugar and lemon juice. Leave overnight, blend, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for half an hour, add honey, and cook for another couple of minutes. Seal it in sterilized jars.
14. Sugar-Free Plum Jam
Source: womanadvice.ruThis jam recipe is specially for those who monitor calories and their diet.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 cup water.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, cover with water, and cook until soft. Blend and continue cooking the jam until it thickens by about half. Seal it in sterilized jars.
15. No-Cook Plum Jam
Source: goodfon.ruStore this jam in the refrigerator in small jars.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and pass them through a meat grinder. Add sugar, stir, leave for 10 minutes, and stir again. Pour the raw jam into dry sterilized jars.
16. Plum Jam with Chocolate
Source: dzen.ruAll lovers of original preserves will surely be delighted with this dessert.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 700 g granulated sugar, 100 g chocolate, 1 pinch vanilla, 1 pinch cinnamon.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums, cover with sugar, and leave for 2 hours. Then cook for 20 minutes until soft and add cinnamon and vanilla. Cook for another 20 minutes and add grated chocolate. Cook the jam for another 5-7 minutes, stirring, blend, and seal in sterilized jars.
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17. Plum Jam with Cinnamon and Chili
Source: mavink.comAdjust the spiciness of the preserve with the amount of spices.
You will need: 900 g plums, 300 g sugar, 50 ml water, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 2 pinches chili flakes.
Preparation: Chop plums, blend, add sugar with water, and cook for 20 minutes. Add cinnamon and chili, stir, and cook the jam until desired thickness. Seal it in sterilized jars.
18. Plum Jam with Cocoa
Source: vcady.ruA magnificent way to make chocolate-plum jam!
You will need: 1 kg plums, 700 g sugar, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 pinch vanilla, 1 pinch cinnamon, 1 pinch ground cloves.
Preparation: Blend pitted plums or pass them through a meat grinder. Add sugar and cook for 20 minutes. Add cocoa and all spices, and cook for another 20 minutes. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
19. Plum Jam in a Multicooker
Source: nekrasowka.ruIf you want to make the jam thicker, increase the cooking time.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Remove pits from plums and blend them. Add sugar and lemon juice, and cook the jam for 1 hour in a multicooker on the "Stew" mode. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
20. Plum Jam with Lemon
Source: gastronom.ruTo prevent the jam from being too sweet, simply add a little lemon.
You will need: 1 kg plums, 1 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water, slice it with the peel, and remove seeds. Also remove pits from plums and pass the fruits through a meat grinder. Add sugar and cook the jam until thick for about 40 minutes. Pour it into sterilized jars.