HOMEMADE PLUM JELLY RECIPE

HOMEMADE PLUM JELLY RECIPE

Plum Jelly is a delicious and easy recipe that will settle the craving for a fruity and sweet treat! You simply will not regret making it. Perfect for a condiment on homemade bread, cottage cheese, ice cream, and anything else you can think of.

Ingredients

  • ripe plums
    5 lb
  • water
    1 ½ c
  • box of fruit pectin
    1
  • butter

    salted or unsalted

    1 tbsp
  • sugar
    6 ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash the plums to remove any dirt and grime. Discard any bruised, rotten, or unusable plums.

  2. 2

    Remove the pits from the pulp. Discard the pits.

  3. 3

    Put the plums and water in a deep pot. Bring it to a boil and simmer on medium heat, covered, for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    While the plums are cooking. Get together a bowl, colander, and cheesecloth.

  5. 5

    Pour the plums and water the cheesecloth and let it drain for 20-30 minutes. You can twist up the cheesecloth and squeeze out the remaining juice to get every last bit that you can.

  6. 6

    Pour the delicious plum juice back in the pot. Add pectin and butter (if you are using). Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

  7. 7

    Pour in the sugar, and return to a boil. Bring it to a hard rolling boil for 1 minute. Stirring if necessary.

  8. 8

    Remove it from the heat, skim off any foam, and ladle the hot mixture into jars.

HOMEMADE PLUM JELLY RECIPE

HOMEMADE PLUM JELLY RECIPE

10 min56 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving that perfectly sweet, intensely fruity spread that brightens up any meal? This homemade plum jelly recipe delivers a burst of delicious flavor, easily made right in your kitchen.

What makes this plum jelly so special is its straightforward approach to capturing the essence of fresh plums. With the help of fruit pectin, you're guaranteed that ideal set and a vibrant, sweet-tart taste. The addition of a touch of butter is a clever technique to enhance the jelly's texture and prevent foaming, ensuring a clear, beautiful result every time.

You'll create a truly satisfying condiment, bursting with the sweet, deep flavor of ripe plums. The texture will be smooth and spreadable, a perfect counterpoint to crisp toast or a creamy dollop on cottage cheese. This recipe offers a delightful sweetness that isn't cloying, and with only 56 calories per serving, it's a lovely treat you can feel good about. It's a surprisingly simple process that yields a homemade delight, perfect for elevating everyday meals or enjoying as a special dessert topping.

While this recipe shines on its own, you have a small window for personalization. The recipe calls for butter, and you can choose between salted or unsalted butter based on your preference for a subtle hint of salt to balance the sweetness. For an extra layer of complexity, consider using a mix of plum varieties, though ripe plums of any kind will yield fantastic results.

This homemade plum jelly is incredibly versatile, shining as a delectable spread on warm homemade bread or adding a fruity sweetness to your morning cottage cheese. It's also a delightful topping for ice cream, transforming a simple dessert into something truly special.

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