YUMMY SPICED PLUM JELLY
This is my absolute favourite jelly. I couldn't find a recipe I wanted so I made the spice blend up and I the result is amazing!
Provided by Nicker12
Categories Jellies
Time 1h5m
Yield 9 Half pints
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash plums and put in large pot. (I used red plums).
- Add 1/2 cup of water per pound of plums, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cardamom pods that have been cracked open.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Once boiling reduce heat to a simmer and mash plums with a potato masher. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring and smooshing plums occasionally.
- Put a colander or sieve over a large bowl. Line the colander with a triple layer of cheese cloth or with a J cloth (I use two J cloths crisscrossed to cover all the holes in the colander).
- Pour the plum mixture into the lines colander and let drain for about 2 hours until it stops dripping. Don't squish or else you will get cloudy jelly.
- Measure out 4 cups of plum juice, sugar, and vanilla into a large stainless steel pot. DO NOT double the recipe because it can affect setting of the jelly.
- Stirring constantly, over high heat, bring the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
- Add the pectin and return to a boil then boil for one full minute while stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam. (I find it easiest to skim foam using a cold metal spoon).
- Use a ladle to pour jelly in to hot clean jars. (Jars must be hot so the temperature of the jelly isn't a shock to the jars causing them to break). Be sure to leave 1/4 inch of space.
- Wipe the rims of the jars, place metal snap lids on top and thread metal rings in place. Do not over tighten the metal rings or air won't be able to escape.
- Place jars in water bath canner making sure they're completely covered with water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes.
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Ricky Burdette
[email protected]I love the way this jelly looks in a jar. It's so pretty and festive.
Muhammad Suhail
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover plums. I had a bunch of plums that were starting to go bad, and this jelly was the perfect way to use them up.
Kiran Airee
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of plums, but I really enjoyed this jelly. The spices really make it something special.
May Osas
[email protected]I made this jelly for a Christmas gift exchange and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Rose McCarty
[email protected]This is the best plum jelly I've ever had! I love the way the spices complement the natural flavor of the plums.
John Cale
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my jelly didn't turn out as thick as I would have liked. I think I'll try adding a bit more pectin next time.
DARSON JUSTINA
[email protected]This jelly is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the way the spices add a little bit of warmth.
Ahmed AbdAlwhab
[email protected]I was a bit nervous about making jelly, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could do it. The jelly turned out perfectly and I'm so glad I tried it.
Hasan Ali Khan
[email protected]The smell of the spices filled my kitchen and made my mouth water.
Raika
[email protected]This was an easy recipe to follow. I had difficulty finding whole cloves, but I was able to substitute ground cloves. The jelly turned out delicious! My family and friends loved it.