Gingery Plum Jam

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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

Instructions

  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.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

150 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.9g 8% DV
Total Fat 2.6g 3% DV
Carbs 29.2g 11% DV
Fiber 4.6g 16% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 280.3mg 12% DV
Potassium 214mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 55.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 17.5mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 43.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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