Homemade Plum Preserves
Making homemade plum preserves is much easier than you think. Just a few simple ingredients create a lovey spread.
Equipment
- Tall-sided pot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds plums, washed, pitted, and chopped
- 1 1/2 - 2 cup granulated sugar, to taste
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a tall-sided pot (because the mixture will boil up), combine the plums, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the plums are very soft.
- Skim any foam off the top, as necessary. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens, and most of the liquid has evaporated. The cooking process could take 25 to 40 minutes (or more) depending on how many plums and amount of sugar you used.
- Scrape the preserves into a bowl to cool to just barely warm (or cooler if you have the time). You can place them in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
- Serve with breads, biscuits, etc.
Notes
Preservatives can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week, or frozen up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Plum Preserves
Amount per Serving
Calories
128.89
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.09
g
Sodium
0.26
mg
0
%
Potassium
110.58
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
32.99
g
11
%
Fiber
0.98
g
4
%
Sugar
31.86
g
35
%
Protein
0.49
g
1
%
Vitamin C
6.94
mg
8
%
Calcium
4.47
mg
0
%
Iron
0.13
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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