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Plum Jelly Recipe

Published: January 3, 2025 Prep Time: About 45 minutes Cook Time: About 30 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes Serves: 4 half-pint jars Difficulty: Medium Category: Preserves Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds ripe plums, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 package powdered pectin
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chopped plums and water in a large pot
  2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes until plums are very soft
  3. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to extract juice
  4. Measure 3 1/2 cups plum juice
  5. Return juice to pot and add pectin
  6. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly
  7. Add sugar all at once and return to rolling boil
  8. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly
  9. Remove from heat and skim off any foam
  10. Add lemon juice and butter if using
  11. Ladle hot jelly into sterilized jars
  12. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes

Special Notes

This homemade plum jelly captures the sweet-tart flavor of fresh plums. The key to clear jelly is straining the fruit thoroughly to remove all pulp and skin. Use very ripe plums for the best flavor and natural pectin content. The jelly will continue to set as it cools, so don't worry if it seems thin when hot. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

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