1.5 Kg plums
1.25 Kg granulated sugar
400ml water

Halve and stone the plums. you can crack a few of the stones ,get out the inside kernels , put into a basin and cover with boiling water. Leave for a minute or 2 then drain them clean off the reddish brown skin off – it will give the jam an lovely almond like flavour.

Put the plums, skinned kernels and 400ml of water into a pan. bring to a simmer and cook gently until the fruit is tender and the skin soft. May take 20 minutes depends on the size and variety of the plums.

Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Bring to boiling point and boil rapidly until setting point is reached, usually 10 – 12 minutes.

Take off the heat. If the fruit is bobbing about at the top of the pan then it may not be cooked enough if this happens cook for a few more minutes about 3 – 4.

There is enough jam for 8 jars about 340g in each or what ever you have.

This jam is lovely on rice puddings or on Ice cream.

I hope you enjoy this jam.

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