Scrumptious!
Almost every year, our plum tree produces fruit, but only every other year or so does it produce a bounty; this year we had beautiful plums, and I decided to make plum jam. We don’t spray the tree or even irrigate, so it’s remarkable that we get such blemish-free fruit. I make sure I leave some for the birds, though.
Just picked
My method’s very simple: collect and wash the fruit, remove the stones, and simmer for, well, what seems like (and is, really) an entire afternoon. If you take your time cooking the plums, you won’t need to add pectin, as it will have plenty of body on its own. I add a relatively small amount of sugar, as I wait until the plums are truly ripe; I also add fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and leave the skins on, as it adds some texture to the…
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