Name: ~Plum Jam~ Recipe: A Fresh Way To Preserve Monsoon Plums
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Continental
Ingredients: 6 Medium Plums; 1½ cups Sugar; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Question 1

1. How long does homemade plum jam last?

Accepted Answer

Homemade plum jam lasts for around one year when kept in a canning jar or regular sterilised jars. Make sure to store these jars in the fridge.

Question 2

2. Do I need to peel plums before making jam?

Accepted Answer

No, it isn't necessary. The skin of the plum automatically softens while cooking and also helps to give colour, flavour and thickness to the jam.

Question 3

3. Why do I need to add lemon juice to plum jam?

Accepted Answer

The lemon juice helps the pectin strands to form and set the jam. Additionally, lemon juice is highly acidic and helps to reduce the growth of bacteria in the monsoon season.

Question 4

4. Why does my plum jam taste bitter?

Accepted Answer

Using unripe fruit and overcooking the sugar might be the reason why your plum jam tastes bitter. Make sure you do not use unripe plums, as they lack sugar and carry a tart flavour.

Plum Jam

Plum Jam Recipe: A Fresh Way To Preserve Monsoon Plums

Ingredients

Plum Jam
Recipe: A Fresh Way To Preserve Monsoon Plums