Add all ingredients for “Basic Sweet” recipe to a 6 quart stock pot and place over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until sugar is melted and plums begin to exude juice.

Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat to medium, stirring frequently to avoid scorching.

Skim foam as it occurs.

Reduce the heat, as needed, to maintain a simmer, stirring more frequently as the jam reduces in quantity to about half.

Continue to cook to desired consistency.

Remove from heat and allow to cool before spooning into jars.

Top filled jars with paper toweling and allow to cool completely before adding lid.

Variations

Spicy-Sweet
Add chopped habanero peppers when volume is reduced to about half. Continue to simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring constantly after peppers are added.

Chunky Chutney Style
Add additional pound of pitted and chopped plums once the desired consistency has been reached. Continue cooking until newly added fruit is soft but still intact.

Sweeter Varieties
More sugar, salt or nutmeg may be added, to taste, during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Suggested Uses

It's not just for breakfast [or ice cream and dessert topping] anymore! This jam/sauce/chutney is great for adding an unexpected layer of flavor to a variety of dishes. Check out my garden post [1] to read how I am putting this sauce to work. Then check out these recipes:

• Bistec Plum Loco [2]
• Pollo Plum Loco [3]
• Peter Piper's Pepper Poppers [4]

[4]Recipe Analysis: 1/2 oz Serving: Plum Loco Jam

[4]Recipe Analysis: 1 oz Serving: Plum Loco Jam