Plum Jam | Useful Knowledge

Plum jam without pectin is easy to make. Plum jam is simple and easy. Our plum jam recipe has only two ingredients: plums and sugar!
We show you the easy old fashioned way how to make and can plum jam without pectin. It's very easy to make and we show how to can blackberry jam in mason jars with NO WATERBATH. Enjoy the bounty of summer plums even during the winter!
We use plum jam on homemade southern biscuits and toast for breakfast. I have even used plum jam to make plum vinaigrette salad dressing.
Canning jam is a big part of the summer at most homesteads. Eating this plum jam is a pleasure.
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This plum jam recipe without pectin is easy and taste great.

[@debbielacy4357]

Came across your video looking for a Plum Jam recipe. Nicely done and I love your Ocoee River shirt

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!! We do love going to Blue Ridge, GA and doing the “full river” trip on the Ocoee.

[@Theunhurriedhippie]

It’s not how I usually do it, but i love how simple you make things. You don’t seem rushed in your videos, and you genuinely want your audience to understand. Thank you!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks for your kind comments!!

[@devicakhan6590]

First time watching you from Guyana 🇬🇾 I never tried plums jam before I make Cashew jam cherry jam golden apple jam pineapple jam and Guava jam but will definitely try this thanks for sharing

[@RhondaWirtz]

Just tried and made delicious jam. Thanks! Can I double the recipe? Would the sugar amount be the same?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks!! Yes, I think you can double it. I’ll state the obvious…just make sure you have a big enough pot and work quickly when placing the jam in the jars. To make certain the jam doesn’t cool down, I would recommend turn the eye to low instead of all the way off while you start filling the jars. When you get half of them filled, you can turn the eye off and finish filling the rest.

[@salobrena6442]

I always look forward to your jam videos.Thanks for giving a visual of the jam test.. I never really knew what I was looking for.. You are da man!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! Enjoy!

[@gatorgotme]

Normally the sugar to fruit is 1 to 1…is this different because of the plum sugar content or…?

[@useful.knowledge]

Excellent question. If I had mashed up the plums, I would have about 4 cups. That’s why the recipe goes for 4 cups sugar.

[@natwel1544]

There is pectin IN the plum skin

[@useful.knowledge]

Ok but I don’t add pectin.

[@Nwladylaura369]

What happened to the last step where you boil the full jars for 10 mins in water? (Water bathing!)

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I don’t water bath. I use the open kettle method that I was taught as a child. It was the recommended method for acidic items such as jams, jellies, and tomatoes until water bath became recommended. I’ve used it my entire life and honestly never lose a jar.

[@thatonegirlelaine]

I love Starbuck's sugar plum danish, but it's seasonal and like $5. Ain't nobody got time for that😂 I decided to make my own. I've gotten out of the habit of canning. My mom taught me when I was a girl. I hated it then, but did it off and on. It's a needful skill. Thanks for sharing!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs]

Oooh ! Do you have a recipe ? ❤

[@LoyalMatter]

I have a plum tree in my backyard. Thank you for a good recipe.

[@vernamcguire6759]

Is it okay to use really ripe plums? I picked mine a week ago and just now getting to cutting up for jam.

[@useful.knowledge]

Try a couple and just make sure they taste ok and are not fermented. If not, you can use them.

[@carlaschnell8368]

I made your recipe with plums and another time with peaches so good.How long will they last in the pantry?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. 12-18 months.

[@Samantha_8828]

Will these stay canned as long at waterbathing?

[@useful.knowledge]

Open kettle is the predecessor to water bath. In my experience, they last at least 12-18 months in the pantry. Most of mine are eaten by then. With that said, I have some tomatoes that are 5 years old right now with not issues.

[@kathleendabney2740]

Great video. Will try your recipe when I find some good plums. The plums here are so hard and sour. 👍👍👍

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! My wife called and said that our local peach orchard had plums. She came home with 16 lbs. 😂 They are definitely tart when eaten alone. The jam is a little tart but it’s really tasty.

[@marlenekerrmarlene1259]

theres also kerr jars lol= no relation

[@useful.knowledge]

👀😂

[@paccur1252]

I love the easy way you do things... l have just discovered your site.. and l certainly will be following this page...

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@MrErik038]

Justchecking how its done by others here. Just the same👍😂 Its good mmm

[@samathaganji1643]

Very useful and easy to follow instructions 5:16 . Tried the recipe and it came out good. Thank you.

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@dianemiller1384]

❤

[@leevons_home_vids]

Whenever I make jam it always swells up a ton in the pot and sometimes I have to pull it off the heat to let it settle down and turn the temp way down on the stove to keep it from over flowing. Do you have any tricks to keep it from doing that or is that something that's just inevitable?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. That does happen sometimes to me even though I’ve been canning for a long time. Once it gets to boiling, I start backing off the heat especially in a heavy pot like my porcelain cast iron because it holds so much heat over a thin stainless pot. The goal is to get it to boiling without passing the sweet spot.

[@leevons_home_vids]

@@useful.knowledge that's for the confirmation on that

[@ppjt6018]

Most recipes add lemon juice ? why did you not use lemon juice? I'm a newbie to canning.

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. The plums are plenty acidic so lemon juice is not required. Some folks just like them tart.

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

You should make plum vinegar with the pits and leftover skins!!

[@useful.knowledge]

Interesting!!!! Thanks for the idea!

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

@@useful.knowledge put everything in a jar, add fresh water and a cup of sugar or a already formed SCOBY and you are good to go!

[@CottageontheCorner]

Love it! You explain it so simply. I've always thought canning was intimidating, but I'm going to try this. I make a lot of applesauce, I'll have to look and see if you have a video on that...or could you do one?

[@useful.knowledge]

We have a video on applesauce. Please check out our channel.

[@cherrilgallagher7875]

Great job I found your channel going to use your recipe to make plum jam thank you for your recipe Blessings 👍❤️

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!

[@janetr1651]

Any chance I could have the recipe pls

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. It’s in the video.

[@nanakellyacker]

Can you do a video on sweet and dill pickles?

[@itsybitsy1693]

Made it with black plums, it was Delicious...🎉❤🎉

[@useful.knowledge]

Yuuuuummm!!

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Does this work with any fruit?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I use a similar method with peach, blackberry, and strawberry. Check out our channel. We have videos for those fruits.

[@Momof3724]

It is a beautiful thing being able to make your own food. I would love to try this recipe. Loved the pinging!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! That was a loud ping on that jar.

[@ldylee2634]

great video. How long will these store?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. At least 12-18 months in the pantry.

[@karleedu]

Do the skins of the plums dissolve?

[@useful.knowledge]

Not completely but almost.

[@ragheadand420roll]

Thanks jamie. This video is plum crazy. 😂

[@useful.knowledge]

😂 I see what you did there 🤣

[@cathyjones3403]

Just watched as a refresher. I love plum jam. Yummy

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@cathyjones3403]

Excellent video. I’m going to go buy some plums

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! Also try to make plum jelly. I need to make a video on that jelly. It’s awesome!

[@zaulatmyihtoi3841]

Thank you.

[@sanbrunofriend5968]

thank you so much !!! I have a sugar plum tree, Ill be doing this!

[@ZukiGrL1]

Just curious....why no waterbath?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I use the open kettle method which is over a 100 years old. Open kettle was the recommended method before water bath became recommended. I was taught the open kettle as a child an have used it since.

[@masterchiefmasterchieflopez]

TY

[@peggyalbright3745]

Love it!

[@martaaltheide5146]

New sub, trying this! Thanks!

[@useful.knowledge]

Thank you for subscribing. Be sure to check out all our other jam and jelly videos.

[@shanewilson765]

I love your canning videos Thanks for sharing

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks! We appreciate it!

[@aletaharrison5538]

What kind of plums are these?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. I’m not sure. My wife came home with a boat load of these from a local peach orchard. They are local to north Alabama.

[@bbtipsyt]

Very nice recipe god bless you

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks and God bless you also!

[@BarbG-yo3mu]

I put mine over ice cream

[@useful.knowledge]

That’s a YUM!

[@catherinetrenn4811]

Is this recipe the same if using Stevia?

[@Katya-zj7ni]

Is that 250 f or 250c? I’m in Europe , thanks.

[@useful.knowledge]

Definitely F. 😂

[@ronsnow8342]

Did the skin of the plum dissolve in the boiling juice?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. The skin becomes so tender that you don’t notice it in the final product.

[@DavidD6969]

Good stuff 👍

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!

[@wandaparker6183]

This is my kind of jam!!! Yummy 😋.. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@useful.knowledge]

Thanks!!

[@irenevanos6996]

How long are the jars in the 250' oven. Do you leave them in the oven until you are ready to fill the jars?

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. They need to be in the oven for 15 minutes. Yes, leave them in until you are ready to can.

[@irenevanos6996]

@useful.knowledge thanks so much for the extra information. I tried your peach jam recipe, It turned out fantastic. I'm new to canning and I sure appreciate your videos.

[@martaaltheide5146]

Yes

[@ceegee4405]

first simmer took alot longer than 15 mins.

[@001315011]

Place hot filled jar in cold water , it preserve jam flavour and aroma

[@Honeybee-Hedgehog-Designs]

Won’t crack the jar ?

[@leevons_home_vids]

I gathered inspiration from your jam videos to make my own batch. I used the recipe from your peach jam video and your cold plate technique from this video to make a Strawberry Peach jam. I used equal parts of crushed strawberry and crushed peaches. I used that amount of sugar as well and boiled it for a good amount of time until it was thick-ish on a cold plate (i thought it was thick enough at the moment) . Although I believe I didn't get it hot enough as it didn't set up completely when cooled. I wish I had a candy thermometer to check its temp while cooking as that might have helped. Maybe you have to heat it longer with strawberry. Anyway, the flavor turned out amazing. You can taste the strawberry more than the peach but it's not by much. Highly suggest that combo next time as it's not a heard of flavor. I'd definitely make it again. Secondly, I tried your open kettle method for the first time and I have to say I'm converted to it now. It's so much easier than spending an hour heating a pot of water and then waiting another half hour to get the jars processed. Edit: after re-discovering your video on strawberry jam I realize now I just didn't boiled it long enough. I boiled it maybe for a half hour once it started to boil.

[@useful.knowledge]

Hi. Thanks for you kind comments!! The strawberry peach jam does sound good.

[@cw4545]

❤ It....Thanks!👍🏾

[@rachelstrahan2486]

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