Homemade plum jam
4 servings
40 minutes
Homemade plum jam is the quintessence of coziness and traditional Russian hospitality. The history of this delicacy goes back centuries when housewives made jam for the long winter months, filling their homes with the aroma of sweet, thick plums. The jam has a rich, velvety taste with a subtle tartness that harmoniously blends with sugar, creating a perfect balance. It can be served with warm pancakes, fresh bread, or used as a filling for pastries. Its simplicity in preparation makes it accessible even for novice cooks. This jam is not just a dessert but a piece of home comfort captured in a jar.
1
Wash the plums, place them in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil, then strain the plums through a sieve.
- Plums: 80 g
2
Place the pureed plums in a pot, add sugar (ratio: 1 cup of pureed plums to 1.5 cups of sugar). Cook the plums with sugar, stirring constantly. Boil for 40 minutes after it starts boiling.
- Plums: 80 g
- Sugar: 1 glass
3
Pack the jam into jars and seal them.
