grandma j’s red plum jam

3 pounds firm red plums, peeled and cut into eighths

(pits discarded. (duh-i thought it was cute that grandma added that:))

½ cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

7 ½ cups sugar

1 (3 oz.) package of pectin

Place plums, water and lemon juice in large non-aluminum stock pot.

Stirring often, bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruit is soft. You should end up with about 4 ½ cups.

Stir in sugar. Return heat to high and bring back to a rolling boil while stirring. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Let rest for 1 minute, then skim off any foam.

Process in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove, let cool, and label jars.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time:35 min

Makes about 4 pints.

grandma liked hers on homemade wheat toast (slightly burned)

i like mine chunky like this, on sour dough

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