Making plum jam book

To make plum jam, start by pitting and chopping your plums, and tossing them in a bowl with lemon juice. Reduce heat and simmer until the plums have softened, about 40 mins. My santa rosa plum tree is a jam factory in september. Especially if you grow the strawberries yourself, which i did not in this case. Learn how to recognize sand plum thickets, how to cook and prepare the fruit, sugartofruit ratio tips, and approximate yields so you can calculate your cooking needs.

Kevin omalley on this years visit to his greataunts farm, a young boy enjoys all that is involved in making plum jameven. You can also prepare this recipe using other stone fruits, such as. As my trees bear so many plums, i do jam making in stages, cooking about 4 to 6 pints of finished jam at a time. From start to finish, you will have plum jam in less than an hour. Also dont add water all youre doing is making sloppy jam or perhaps creating a need for more sugar to get it to set. Making a simple strawberry jam is the best way to break into canning. Was fine id recommend that you do this as runny jam. Plums, up here in canada, dont show up until september or soat which point i make damson jam like a maniac, followed by italian prune plum.

If you havent made jam before i recommend gillian painters book a new zealand country harvest, which covers all the basic and doesnt rely on store bought pectin. Make delicious plum jam with plums from plum wine jam making sounds tedious and timeconsuming, and its kind of true. Here, we show you basic canning techniques, using a plum jam recipe. In this recipe, around 1 lb plums 4 regular size plum are used to get 2. Rather, be excited about an allnatural fruit flavored spread that can do double time as a topping for ice cream or french toast, or a side dish. Amy, youre the first link im visiting from a dish of daily life. Sep 06, 2019 if i want whole bits of fruit in my jam, i cook down the frozen fruit first, bring it to a nice, bubbly heat making sure its not sticking on the bottom add the sugar, which should. You can also prepare this recipe using other stone fruits, such as peaches, nectarines, or apricots. Once you taste homemade youll never buy storebought again. Anna jones quick and easy recipes for jams and preserves. Spiced plum jam from fresh plums the flavor bender. Canning is a technique that can intimidate even the experienced cook. Heat plum pieces, lemon juice and sugar in a deep pan over medium heat.

Ball blue book peach or pear jam recipe pear jam, plum jam. Pack the plum jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 18 inch of the top. How to make jam without pectin the organic prepper. Except for a glowing skin, i didnt notice much of a difference while i was off any kind of processed sugars, but its what happened next that got my attention. How to make oldfashioned jamsreally simple harvest to. The whole house is like a jam factory, said clement. Making plum jam hardcover june 4, 2002 by john warren stewig author, kevin omalley author.

According to the ball blue book guide to canning to process highacid foods like berries and. You know the aunts sometimes do things differently than we do. Sep 19, 2016 anna jones quick and easy recipes for jams and preserves. This plum jam is delicious added to cakes, in muffins, on pancakes, ice cream and any other way your heart desires. Deep rich fruit flavor with a touch of sourness to balance the sweet. Savor the plummiest of jams on toast, spooned over thick greek yogurt, or as a chutneylike partner for sliced turkey. Yes, it may not last quite as long in the jar but it is so delicious there is no fear of a problem there. To use up all the fresh yuzu i had, i made yuzu jam and that took a lot of effort and time. Mar 27, 2019 this easy plum jam is a great way to make the most of a quantity of plump, juicy, sweet plums. I love making jam and cant wait to get my hands on some plums. I wouldnt recommend making jam in a bread machine without the jam cycle feature aside from the heat and timing needed, im not sure if a standard bread machine will handle the liquids properly and what a sticky mess this would be in your machine.

Lets make canning your jam with this easy wild plum preserve. Sugar has a hardening effect, so toughskinned fruits should always be simmered before the sugar is added to the pan. As darina allen says in her gorgeous book, forgotten skills of cooking. Ive gotten back into canning mode around here and this plum jam recipe was a delicious way to preserve summers fresh fruit. Plum jam recipe how to make best plum jam without pectin. Next, simmer the plums in 1 12 cups of boiling water for 5 minutes. The yield from this recipe is about 8 to 10 eightounce jars which is the same as 5 pints. Remember, when making jams without refined sugar, it will not gel the same. The next day, jack sets about his usual tasks of fetching eggs from the hen house. It is a natural fiber found in plants cellular walls, and most concentrated in the skin. It is really delicious i have been canning jam, making plum wine and dehydrating plums.

Since plums make a nice gelatinous jam on their own i did not find this ingredient necessary. Jul 20, 2015 im not a jamming expert by any means but im always happy to have an excuse to hang out with my friends. How to make jam at home using pectin plum jam recipe. One of lifes greatest pleasures, at least in my book. Its easy, delicious, and loved by all, and itll make you feel like a major league pioneer woman. My life dramatically changed after almost three months of being sugar free. Sugarfree jams and marmalades todays home canners want to make jams that are as good for you as they taste. Making plum jam by john warren stewig, kevin omalley. Just ripe plums are best for jam makingthe peel will come off easily. Making and canning your own plum jam, damson jam, pluot, dinosaur egg plums, gage jam or nectarine jam. Americas test kitchen addresses several solutions to common issues when making your own jam in their new book foolproof preserving, and these are just a few. Strawberry jam, plum jam, peach jam, blueberry jam, grape jam any fruit can be cooked with sugar to make jam.

Place fruit, lemon juice and water in a large, deep, heavy based pot and bring to the boil, stirring frequently. When you make this jam you will have your produce to enjoy all year long. The recipe for plum jam is simple and comes from a beautiful book produced by williamssonoma called the art of preserving. How to make plum jam for beginners harvest to table. Tips for making plum jam or other homemade jam recipes choose really ripe plums. Follow safe water bath canning practice outlined in any good canning book or on the. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Castle concocts tasty jam from the plum tree in the yard. If you like this loquat recipe, you might want to check out some of my other jam recipes. Making jam from frozen fruit hitchhiking to heaven.

But when the aunts decide to make plum jam, jackie sees the truth of his mothers words. Teaching the traditional way without adding powder pectin. Let them sit for 1 hour then transfer the mixture into a large cooking pot. How to make plum jam, damson, pluot and other stonefruit jam easily. August 18, 2014 january 3, 2017 breakfast, gluten free, sweets, vegan.

Mr castle has discovered that he has a hidden talent for making plum jam. Perfect spread on toast or a bagel, or if youre like me, eaten straight out of the jar with a spoon. This is the recipe i have always used to make plum jam. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. The extra sugar in ripeoverripe plums is perfect for jammaking. Dec 31, 2010 then the preppers wife will do a howto on making and canning sand plum jelly, mm mm mm yum. You can add a little twist to this plum jam by adding a bit of cinnamon to it, for a little extra spice.

Author rachel saunders is the owner of the bay areas artisanal jam producer, blue chair fruit. I bring the plums to a boil in the small amount of water, then when they are soft mash them with a potato masher to break up the fruit and use a chinesecooking type. May 17, 2010 ok, youve heard about freezer jam, but what about microwave jam. One of the things i enjoy the most is making jam or preserves. A good, homemade plum jam is a useful and tasty addition to your pantry. Stir continuously to completely dissolve the sugar, it will take approx. The cornstalks have grown taller than the cars, and the plums are ripe for the picking. Plum andor peach, plum or nectarine jammaking directions this example shows you how to make jam from plums and other stone fruits.

However, the san jose public library has plenty of books and ebooks to make jam. This simple yet yummy fresh fruit jam recipe is best way to make homemade pectin free plum preserve and it tastes much better than readymade one. Ive been making damson jam or plum jam for a while, and i have this suggestion for you. The most timeconsuming part of making plum jam is to remove the seeds from the plums. I decanted the runny marmalade and reboiled it but used the cold saucerwrinkle test the second time. Then the preppers wife will do a howto on making and canning sand plum jelly, mm mm mm yum. Plum jam jam maker ball fresh preserving i used this recipe without the jam maker following the instructions on the ball pectin package.

Mar 06, 2018 dark plum and greengage plum jam fruit although you might think jam is a perfect home for ripe fruit falling off the tree, slightly under ripe firm fruit with a nice natural bloom is best for jam making because it has more pectin. Put em up a comprehensive home preserving guide for the. Jan 04, 2009 its plum season on waiheke, and i have spent the last couple of evenings making lots of jam. A simple recipe of plums, sugar, pectin, and a little butter makes a delicious homemade jam. Kenji lopezalt a bright, nottoosweet jam made from fresh summer plums. On this years visit to his greataunts farm, a young boy enjoys all that is involved in making plum jam even the adventure of getting the plums from farmer wilsons tree. To make jam, choose plums that have a rich, deep color and skin that is firm but not taut. If youre using a loosestone variety of plum, you can simply cut them around the equator, twist the halves apart, and discard the pits. Making plum jam stewig, john warren, omalley, kevin on. Eccentric aunts jane, lizzie, and alice star in stewigs mother holly, 2001, etc. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Jams and jellies are a great way to preserve the flavor of seasonal fruits, long after they make their exit out of the markets. Now, jackie, just think before you do anything, his mother says as they drive through the cornfields. Honey plum preserve homemade jam june 8, 2010 by mansi.

Then, stir in sugar, butter, and pectin, and return the mixture to a boil. Recipe taken from the ball blue book of preserving. Taste of home has condiment recipes for dressings, jams, jellies, relishes and gravies with reader ratings and more. The colour depends on the variety of the plums you use the above picture used english victoria plums, yellowlight skins. When you open the jar, its best to keep the jam in the fridge and eat it within a month, but if you start noticing any mould, make sure you get rid of it, as it can make you quite unwell if you eat it. Bring it to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally. If you are a plum lover, jam lover or simply a food lover, you have got to try delicious plum jam prepared with this recipe. Transfer plum mixture to a large, wide pot and stir in calcium water. Damsons are clingstone fruit, with flesh that clings to the stone making them hard to remove. And contrary to what people might think, its fairly easy, and very much fun to make your own fruit preserves. Isnt making jam fun, and it feels so good to see those jars lined up on the counter. From this book, i made dilly beans, the szechuan beans.

I have had this happen when making marmalade even when the jam thermometer said i was at jam temperature. For a smoother jam, place a food mill over a bowl and ladle a few cups of the mixture into it. Honey plum preserve homemade jam fun and food cafe. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

Making and canning your own plum jam, damson jam, pluot, dinosaur egg plums, gage jam or nectarine jam is so easy. For jackie, a city kid on a visit to his three aunts farm, the simple task of making plum jam becomes an adventure when they meet up with a nottoofriendly farmer who isnt eager to. The photos are gorgeous and many of the jams and jellies are accompanied by recipe ideas which is a very useful effort on the part of the books authors, rick field, lisa atwood, and rebecca courchesne. Kevin omalley on this years visit to his greataunts farm, a young boy enjoys all that is involved in making plum jam even the adventure of getting the plums from farmer wilsons tree. That might explain why i have an everincreasing jam and preserves category on my blog. How to make awesome jam from fresh plums serious eats. A simple method without pectin, refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. Basically, dont be afraid to use plums that are usually rejected for consumption.

Get easy to make jams, jellies or preserves recipes for your next meal or gathering. His wife and children watch with growing wonder as he fills every. This is a base recipe it is always 2 cups sugar for every 1 cup of chopped plums you have. Because i dont use lemon juice in my recipe, theres a chance that if your plums are particularly lowacid, they may not be 100% safe to store at room temperature. Another option is to sieve the jam after cooking, although this will give a different texture.

Best temperatures for making jams and jellies thermoworks. Jun 27, 2019 why you might want to make your jam without pectin as the name of this website implies, we like to keep things nourishing and natural. However, the same methods can be used for preserving many other fruits and some vegetables. Alfred bergstens recipe from the philathea cook book of elim baptist church in minneapolis, minnesota from 1945.

Remove from heat, and skim off and discard any foam. I always make plum jam without stoning the plums first because we have japanese rather than free stone european plums and the stones are hard to remove without wasting plum. Late summer is home made jam seasonunless you grow apricots and then midsummer is jam season. In her book, 250 home preserving favorites robert rose, march 2010, jam expert yvonne tremblay created a line of homemade jams that she called micromini jams. A while back, i spent some time reading up on storebought pectin and i was very unhappy to discover the jams i had been making for my family have been tainted with gmos. If you dont like the idea of leaving stones in, you can cut down the length of the damson and twist, then use a knife to lever the stone out. Its a simple pleasure that makes the most of seasonal fruit so that it can be enjoyed for months to come.

Ten steps to jammaking if youre still not convinced about just how easy it is to make gorgeous jams, follow delias 10point plan for success every time. Homemade plum jam is a summer treat to make then enjoy throughout the year. Return the jam to a full boil, and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Red plums produce red jam, dark plums produce a darker jam. Here, are a few that have different recipes to make plum. How to make homemade jam in 30 minutes with no special. Canning 101 and strawberry jam part 1 the pioneer woman. Margaret mahys classic story about a fathers passion for making plum jam for his longsuffering family, illustrated by helen craig. Trying to wrap my head around strawberry and plum, as i just finished all my strawberryrhubarb jam making and wasnt going to think of strawberries again until next june. I then get the joy of giving them to family and friends. Because the fruit was frozen with care, at the very point where i would want it for jam making some of it perfectly ripe and some of it just under the difference in flavor was negligible to nonexistent. Loquat jam recipe using fresh loquats hildas kitchen blog. It is a delicious condiment, bursting with flavour and extremely versatile.