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Flavorful Plum Jam Recipe with Vanilla Bean and Cinnamon

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A cozy and approachable plum jam recipe featuring vanilla bean and cinnamon to soften tartness and add warmth. Perfect for toast, gifts, and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds fresh plums (ripe but firm, mix of red and yellow recommended)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (adjust based on plum sweetness)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 1 large cinnamon stick
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Wash the plums thoroughly. Cut each plum in half and remove the pits. Roughly chop the plum flesh into 1-inch chunks.
  2. Place chopped plums, sugar, and lemon juice into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or jam pot. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds from the pod and add both seeds and pod to the pot. Add the cinnamon stick. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to a steady simmer and cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring every few minutes until the jam thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Test jam consistency by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate. Let cool for a minute, then run your finger through it. If it wrinkles and does not flood back, the jam is ready. If not, simmer for 5-10 more minutes and test again.
  5. Remove the vanilla pod and cinnamon stick. Stir the jam once more and ladle it into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Seal jars immediately.
  6. Let jars cool at room temperature until sealed with a popping sound. Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.

Notes

Do not skip removing the cinnamon stick early to avoid overly spicy jam. Stir regularly to prevent sticking and burning. Use the chilled plate test to check jam set. Let jam rest overnight for deeper flavor. Vanilla bean adds superior flavor compared to extract. Frozen plums can be used if thawed and drained well.

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Keywords: plum jam, vanilla bean jam, cinnamon jam, homemade jam, fruit preserves, easy jam recipe, plum preserves

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