Plum Jam Recipe
This easy fail-proof plum jam /compote is the perfect way to preserve seasonal ripe plums – no peeling, no pectin, perfectly spiced, optionally sugar-free, and ready in just 30 minutes!
Servings 26
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) plums chopped
- ⅓ cup (75 ml) water
- 7 Tbsp (80 g) sugar of choice (I used Xylitol) - use more to taste
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 2 pinches of ground cloves
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.First, chop and pit the plums into 4-8 pieces. There’s no need to peel them.
- Add the plums and water to a saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 12-15 minutes.
- Then add the remaining ingredients, stir well, and simmer the plum jam for another 10 minutes.
- Mash the plums with a potato masher to adjust the mixture to your desired texture/consistency. Alternatively, use an immersion blender at the end.
- Finally, taste and adjust any ingredients (sugar, spices, a little lemon juice for brightness, etc.).
- Then allow it to cool a little and use it immediately, or transfer it to a clean jar and leave it to thicken further in the refrigerator while it cools.
Notes
- Sweeten to taste: I make this plum jam sugar-free with Xylitol- each sweetener/sugar will taste different and require different amounts to taste. Just note that regular sugar is also a natural preservative and thickener.
- Adjust the texture: Leave the plum jam chunky, mash it to your desired consistency, or use an immersion blender (or food processor) to blend it into a puree.
Nutrition Facts
Plum Jam Recipe
Serving Size
1 Tbsp (20 g)
Amount per Serving
Calories
14
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Sodium
0.4
mg
0
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
0.1
g
0
%
Vitamin A
60
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
2
mg
0
%
Iron
0.04
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.