Description
Jamie Oliver’s plum jam delivers a sweet, rustic charm straight from British countryside kitchens. Ripe plums simmered with sugar create a luscious spread perfect for weekend toast and morning breakfasts you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 kg (4.4 pounds) Plums, pitted and roughly chopped
- 2 kg (4.4 pounds) White granulated sugar
Spices:
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 3 Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 Small knob of butter
Instructions
- Sanitize glass preserving jars and necessary canning utensils by thoroughly washing with hot, soapy water or running through a dishwasher cycle. Chill 2-3 ceramic saucers in the freezer for jam consistency testing.
- Combine fresh, ripe plums with 6.8 fluid ounces (200 milliliters) of cool water in a heavy-bottomed stainless steel pot. Gently simmer over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until fruits soften but maintain their structural integrity.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and freshly squeezed lemon juice into the fruit mixture. Allow ingredients to meld together, stirring continuously until sugar crystals completely dissolve without reaching a boiling point, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Elevate heat to high, triggering a vigorous rolling boil. Maintain constant stirring to prevent potential burning or sticking. After 5-6 minutes, conduct jam set test by placing a small dollop on the chilled saucer – if mixture wrinkles when pushed with fingertip, it has reached optimal setting point.
- Immediately remove pot from heat source. Optional: introduce whole cinnamon sticks and a small pat of unsalted butter to enhance flavor complexity. Allow jam to rest and slightly cool for 12-15 minutes before carefully transferring into sterilized, heated glass jars using a clean ladle. Secure lids tightly and permit jars to cool completely at room temperature.
Notes
- Sweet plums transform into a vibrant, homemade jam bursting with summer’s natural essence.
- Gentle simmering coaxes out deep, complex flavors while breaking down fruit’s delicate texture.
- Lemon juice brightens the mixture and helps natural pectin develop for perfect consistency.
- Ground cinnamon weaves a warm, spicy undertone through the fruity plum base.
- Butter reduces foam and creates a glossy, professional-looking preserve surface.
- Cool slightly before jarring to prevent air bubbles and achieve smooth, spreadable texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: uk
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 171 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg