plum and apple jam

This gentle, softly set jam brings together ripe plums and cooking apples for a balanced preserve that is neither too sharp nor too sweet. It is a calm, reliable recipe that suits a first attempt at jam making and works well in an ordinary home kitchen. Plums provide colour and flavour, while apple adds natural pectin, helping the jam to set without fuss. The result is a spoonable, glossy jam that feels familiar and comforting. Recipe Information Block Makes: About 3 small jarsPrep time: 20 minutesCooking time: 35 to 45 minutesEquipment: Large heavy-based saucepan, wooden spoon, small plate, clean jars … Read more