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How to Make Rachel's Sugar Plum Spice Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ready to indulge in a sweet and spicy treat? Look no further than Rachel's Sugar Plum Spice Jam! This delicious homemade jam is bursting with the flavors of ripe plums, warm spices, and a touch of sweetness. It's the perfect accompaniment to your morning toast, a delightful addition to a cheese board, or a delightful gift for friends and family. Plus, making it yourself means you can control the ingredients and customize the level of sweetness and spice to your liking.

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Ingredients

  • 10 red plums, pitted and chopped
  • 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 8 cups white sugar
  • 4 drops red food coloring

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 120
  • Yield: 10 12-ounce jars

  • Place the plums, pineapple, apple juice, orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice into a large pot over medium-low heat, cover, and cook until the plums are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Mash the plums and pineapple with a potato masher until thoroughly broken up, but leave small chunks of fruit in the mixture. With the fruit mixture at a slow simmer, stir in the cloves, allspice, pectin, and butter (to reduce foaming). Raise heat to high and bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Mix in the sugar, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 more minute at a full, rolling boil. Remove from heat, stir in red food coloring until even in color, and skim off any foam.
  • Sterilize 12-ounce canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the plum jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

    • Nutrition

    59 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Potassium: 24mg

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