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A white bowl filled with plum jam, placed on a wooden surface. A silver spoon rests in the bowl. Fresh rosemary sprigs lie nearby, and blurred crackers with cheese and cranberry sauce are in the background.
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Easy Plum Jam

This easy plum jam captures the bright, juicy flavor of summer plums with a hint of rosemary and five spice. No pectin required—just fresh fruit, a little honey and a few simple steps.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauces, Dressings & Spreads
Cuisine: American
Keyword: plum jam
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped plums
  • leaves from 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey *see note
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Combine plums, rosemary, honey and Chinese five spice in a small sauce pot over medium-high heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce to a low simmer, stirring often until plums start to break down.
  • Add the lemon juice and continue cooking and stirring until mixture is thickened and reduced to a jam-like consistency.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. Jam will thicken even more as it cools.
  • Serve with goat cheese (I used a honey lavender goat cheese) and crackers.

Notes

Add honey according to taste preference. I used 1 tablespoon for a relatively tart jam. If you like things sweet, add at least 2 tablespoons to start and adjust to taste from there.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g