Gingery Plum Jam

Name: Gingery Plum Jam
Ingredients: 4 lbs ripe purple-skinned plums, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 24 plums); 1 cup water; 3 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger; 2 (3 inch) pieces julienne-cut fresh lemon rind

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 lbs ripe purple-skinned plums, pitted and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 24 plums)
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
2 (3 inch) pieces julienne-cut fresh lemon rind

Directions

1

Combine plums and water in a Dutch oven, and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until tender.
3

Stir in sugar, juice, ginger, and rind.
4

Cook over medium heat 40 minutes, until thick or a candy thermometer reaches 210.
5

Stir mixture occasionally.
6

(Do not overcook or mixture will scorch).
7

Cool.
8

Discard lemon rind.
9

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.