For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring ...

The flavor of your jam will depend heavily on the quality of the fruit, so it’s worth selecting top-notch plums. Here’s a quick tip: If you prefer a slightly tart jam, look for varieties like ...

For the past five years, I've spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as ...

For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...

This is a great recipe to use up any excess plums from a productive tree. In order to keep the jam full of chunky pieces of plum, this recipe uses a two-stage method – the softened plums will ...

For the past five years, I ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring ...

For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring as the ...

BIRTHDAY PLUM JAM 30 minutes, plus cooling. Makes about 3 half-pint jars. Lemon juice accentuates plums’ tart side and adds natural pectin, which helps the jam set. You can skip it if you prefer ...

For the past five years, I’ve spent my late-summer birthday making plum jam. Parties are fun. Cake is good. But all I want is the quiet pleasure of standing over the stove, stirring and staring ...

This easy plum jam with added sparkle makes a great Christmas present or accompaniment to your roast turkey. You’ll need a sugar thermometer for this recipe. Peel the apples and grate into a ...