Homemade Plum Jelly
Homemade plum jelly is a delightful way to capture the essence of ripe, seasonal plums. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, fruity spread that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts. Imagine spreading this luscious jelly on warm toast or using it as a topping for your favorite desserts, elevating your meals with its sweet and tangy flavor. Not only does it preserve the delicious taste of summer plums year-round, but it also makes for a charming homemade gift. With customizable sweetness options and minimal preparation steps, this homemade plum jelly is sure to impress anyone who tries it!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately six 8-ounce jars (about 96 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 pounds ripe plums
- 1–1/2 cups water
- 1 (1.75 ounce) box fruit pectin
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 6–1/2 cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Slice the plums in half and discard the pits. Place them in a large stockpot with water.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the juice through a colander and then through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth; let drain for at least 30 minutes.
- Pour about 5-½ cups of the strained juice back into the pot, add pectin and butter.
- Bring to a hard rolling boil.
- Stir in sugar and boil for an additional minute.
- Ladle hot jelly into clean jars and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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