Pitted yellow plum jam

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 day

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make yellow plum jam? Prepare all the necessary products. The main thing, of course, is the plum - it must be ripe. I used regular white sugar, but you can use cane and coconut sugar. Cane sugar will give the finished jam a caramel flavor, and coconut sugar will give it a coconut flavor.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the plum well and dry.

3. STEP 3

   

   Remove the pits from the plum by cutting it in half. If the plum is large, then you can cut it into slices. Place the plums in a bowl with a thick bottom - it is best to cook the jam in such a utensil so that it does not burn.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add sugar to the chopped plums, cover with a lid and leave for 8-10 hours until the fruit releases juice. The infusion time may be longer, up to 1 day.

5. STEP 5

   

   A juicy plum will release a lot of juice. Fans of spicy jam can now add some seasonings and spices to the jam: cinnamon, cloves and vanilla would be appropriate for this jam. All these spices can be either ground or whole, but in this case, do not forget to remove the pods, sticks and buds from the jam at the end of cooking. Place the jam on low heat and cook for 20 minutes, constantly skimming off any foam that forms. Then remove from heat and cool.

6. STEP 6

   

   Put the jam on the fire again, bring to a boil again and cook over low heat for another 20 minutes. Cool the jam again. Of course, the jam can be put into jars while it’s hot, but if you put it in when it’s already cooled down, it will be thicker.

7. STEP 7

   

   Sterilize the jars in any convenient way. You can put jars of water in the microwave for 5-7 minutes, or in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or simply sterilize them over steam. Boil the lids for about 5 minutes. Place the jam in the jars and close tightly with screw caps or roll up. This preparation does not require sterilization, but is perfectly stored under normal room conditions.

8. STEP 8

   

   The jam turns out thick: suitable for use in baking, can be served as a topping for pancakes or ice cream, or just for a family tea party. Bon appetit!