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Plum Pepper Jam

Sweet, sour and spicy jam that tastes great with cheese and crackers or as a glaze or sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: appetizer, jam, Sauce
Keyword: appetizer, jam, Peppers, Plums, sauce
Servings: 10 ounces

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plums - pits removed skins left on
  • 2 large jalapeno peppers - seeds left in or removed depending on heat preference
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup vinegar - divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add plums, jalapeno peppers, sugar, water, 3 tablespoons vinegar and salt to a sauce pan.
  • Heat to a boil, stirring continuously.
  • Boil for 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar.
  • To make the jam smooth, blend with an immersion blender or when cool, blend in a blender. The fruit will thicken slightly when it cools but will be between a glaze and jam consistency.
  • Let jam cool then store in refrigerator, bottle or freeze. This will last 2 weeks+ in the refrigerator.