plum, raspberry and vanilla jam
- 1.5kg plums, stones removed and quartered
- 5 cups (1.1kg) caster sugar
- ½ cup (125ml) lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 250g raspberries
- butter and store-bought crumpets, toasted, to serve
- Place the plums, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla bean and raspberries in a large pot and mix to combine.
- Bring to the boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally and skimming off surface foam, for 35–40 minutes or until the jam has thickened+.
- Carefully pour the hot jam into sterilised jars+ and seal. Serve with the butter on toasted crumpets. Makes 6 cups
+ To test whether the jam is ready, place a spoonful of the jam on a cold saucer (place the saucer in the freezer to cool). Run your finger through the jam – if the line remains, the jam is ready.
++ To sterilise jars, wash jars and lids in hot soapy water and rinse. Place the jars and lids upside down on a baking tray lined with a clean tea towel and place in a preheated 100°C oven for 15 minutes, or until dry.
TIP:
Store sealed jam in a cool, dark place for up to 18 months and, once opened, in the refrigerator for up to 12 months.
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