Plum Jam
Plum Jam
Metric/Imperial
1 kg/2 lb juicy plums
150ml/^pint water
V* teaspoon almond essence
1 kg/21b sugar
ut the plums in a large bowl with the water and almond essence. Cover and cook on FULL \ W%) for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
emove as many of the stones as possible with a slotted spoon. ^hr in the sugar and leave to stand for 30
mutes, stirring occasionally, until dissolved.
Cook on FULL (100%) for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until a spoonful of the syrup wrinkles when placed on a cold plate. (Remove and discard any remaining stones.)
Leave to cool slightly, then pour into hot sterilized jars. Cover with microwave cling film. Return to the oven and cook on FULL (100%) for 1 to VA minutes until the cling film bubbles up. Using oven gloves, remove from the oven. Allow to cool, then cover with waxed paper and seal. Store in a cool place until required. MAKES 1.5kg/3!b