Plum Freezer Jam With Cardamom and Ginger Recipe

Plum Freezer Jam With Cardamom and Ginger Recipe

  • 3 1/3 cups coarsely chopped plums (from about 1 1/4 pounds)
  • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  1. Bring plums and 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then reduce heat to low and simmer until plums begin to soften and liquid is reduced by about half, about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, finely grate ginger, then squeeze juice into a small bowl; discard pulp.
  3. Combine sugar and pectin in a large bowl. Add plum mixture, lemon juice, pepper, cardamom, and 1 tsp. ginger juice (discard any remaining juice), then stir constantly for about 3 minutes to activate pectin. Using a potato masher or fork, break up any large plum pieces, then let cool at least 30 minutes.
  4. Ladle jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2″ from the top to allow for expansion. Cover and chill.
  5. Jam can be made and chilled for up to 2 weeks or frozen for up to 1 year.
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