A delicious homemade plum jelly recipe that captures the sweet and tart flavors of fresh plums. Perfect for spreading on toast or as a topping for desserts.
Preparation time
40min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 85 g pectin
- 2000 g plums
- 1500 g sugar
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Wash the plums and remove the pits.
Step 2
Cut the plums into small pieces.
Step 3
In a large pot, combine the plums and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Strain the cooked plums through a jelly bag or cheesecloth, reserving the juice.
Step 5
Measure 4 cups of the plum juice and return it to the pot.
Step 6
Add the sugar and lemon juice to the pot, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Step 8
Add the pectin and continue to boil for 1-2 minutes, or until the jelly reaches the desired consistency.
Step 9
Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
Step 10
Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe the rims, apply the lids, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.