Plum Loco Refrigerator Jam
This is the easiest refrigerator jam that I've ever made. It's not too sweet - not too tart and you can create so many variations of it in the blink of an eye.
The basic recipe will yield approximately 48 oz. of jam. It can be kept under refrigeration or canned using traditional methods.
Prep time 15-20 minutes
Cooking time: 1.50 - 2 hours
Recipe is easy to halve or double.
Kid-friendly with adult supervision.
Plum Loco Refrigerator Jam
Original Recipe
Ingredients
- Basic Sweet
- 4 lbs of Italian prune plums, washed, pitted and rough chopped
2 cups of sugar
The zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons grated nutmeg [or to taste]
1/2 Tablespoon salt [or to taste]
- Variations
- 1-2 habanero peppers, finely chopped for spicy variety
1 additional lb. of plums for chunky style
- Equipment:
- Kitchen scale
Cutting board
Pairing knife
Grater
Slotted spatula [or slotted spoon] for skimming
Wooden spoon for stirring
Measuring spoons
Measuring cup
Lemon zester
Plastic gloves for chopping habaneros
6 quart stainless steel stock pot
Directions
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 to read how I am putting this sauce to work. Then check out these recipes:
Recipe Analysis: 1/2 oz Serving: Plum Loco Jam
Recipe Analysis: 1 oz Serving: Plum Loco Jam
Information
- Category
- Condiments/Sauces, Jellies/Jams
