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Flavorful Spiced Plum Jam Recipe with Cardamom Easy and Bold Twist

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A bold and easy-to-make spiced plum jam featuring cardamom for a unique aromatic twist. Perfect for toast, cheese plates, and gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds (1.4 kg) ripe, juicy plums, pitted and chopped
  • 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon (about 2 grams) ground cardamom
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

Instructions

  1. Rinse plums under cold water, pit, and chop into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. In a large pot, combine chopped plums, sugar, lemon juice, water, cardamom, and cinnamon stick. Stir gently.
  3. Place pot over medium-high heat and bring mixture to a rolling boil, watching carefully to prevent scorching.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Mash fruit gently halfway through if a smoother texture is desired.
  5. Test jam set by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and doesn’t flood back, jam is ready.
  6. Remove cinnamon stick and stir in vanilla extract if using.
  7. Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids, and let cool to room temperature.

Notes

Use ripe but firm plums to avoid watery jam. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Freshly ground cardamom pods provide the best flavor. Test jam set early and often. Sterilize jars properly to avoid spoilage. For a smoother jam, mash fruit during cooking or strain through a sieve. Variations include substituting half the plums with cherries or blackberries, swapping cardamom for star anise or ginger, and using honey or maple syrup instead of sugar.

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