Plum Jam Recipe

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Plum Jam
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Ingredients:

  • 3 lb firm plums , cut into eighths and seeds discarded
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 7 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 (3-oz) package commercial pectin

Directions:

  1. In large non-aluminum kettle, combine plums, water, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 10 minutes or until soft, stirring occasionally. Mixture should have reduced to about 4 1/2 cups.
  2. Add sugar and heat mixture to full, rapid boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin; return to full, rapid boiling and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Set aside 1 minute and skim off any foam that has formed.
  3. Meanwhile, sterilize 8 half-pint jars or jelly glasses and the necessary lids, and bands, according to manufacturer's directions. Divide jam among sterilized jars, leaving 1/8-inch space at top of jar. Wipe rims of jars to remove any jam and seal with lids and bands.
  4. Process jars in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove jars, label, and store in cool, dry place
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 516.27 Kcal (2162 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2.57mg 0%
Potassium 271.21mg 6%
Total Carbs 131.34g 44%
Sugars 127.31g 509%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Vitamin C 17.7mg 30%
Calcium 12.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.5 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 0.86mg 0%
Potassium 90.62mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.89g 44%
Sugars 42.54g 509%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 7%
Protein 0.57g 3%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 30%
Calcium 4.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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