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Plum Jam Recipe A

From peggy trowbridge @ about.com. Take advantage of fresh plums in season to make delicious plum jam. You can use any variety of plums or mix them. *** you can also make this with splenda granulated and ball fruit jell (no sugar added pectin). ***

Steps

Place plums , water , lemon juice , and butter in a large non-aluminum stockpot.
Stirring often , bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Cover , reduce heat to low , and simmer 10 minutes , stirring occasionally , until fruit is soft.
You should end up with about 4-1 / 2 cups.
Stir in sugar.
Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while constantly stirring.
Add pectin and return to a boil while stirring.
Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute , then remove from heat.
Let rest for 1 minute , then skim off any foam.
Pour even amounts into sterilized jars , leaving 1 / 8-inch of space at the top.
Wipe rims and seal with sterilized lids.
Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.
Remove , let cool , and label jars.
Store plum jam in a cool , dry place.
For sugar free version: follow directions on no sugar added pectin box.

Ingredients

plums, water, lemon juice, butter, sugar, pectin