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A jar of vibrant red plum jam, perfect for your jam and jelly recipes, with pieces of plum visible inside sits on a light surface. Next to it, two whole dark plums rest alongside another sealed jar of jam, with a floral cloth partially visible in the background.
Kathie Lapcevic

Plum Jam

5 from 4 votes
A tart yet sweet and lightly spiced spread plum jam with orange and cardamom is full bright flavor sure to delight.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield: 5 Half-Pint Jars
Servings: 20
Course: Sweet Spreads
Cuisine: American
Preservation Method: Canning
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Get boiling water canner ready. Wash jars and lids. Have rings ready.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the pears, water, lemon juice, orange zest, and ground cardamom. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir constantly. Make sure the mixture is boiling hard.
  3. Pour in the sugar all at once and mix well.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and boil for 1 minute.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Pour the jam into jars, leaving 1/4" inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles.
  7. Wipe rims, place lids and rings on jars.
  8. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjust time for elevation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon

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