Plum and Port Wine Jam
Plum and Port Wine Jam
Ingredients
- 6 cups (1.5 litres) blue or black ripe plums, pitted and diced
- 4 cups (1 litre) sugar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) port wine
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) apple juice
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 cloves
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Cook over high heat, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes or until it thickens. Perform the plate test (see note).
- Pour into sterilized jars. Sterilize the filled and firmly closed jars in boiling water for 15 minutes for longer storage.
Plum and Port Wine Jam