Sauces & Preserves
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Makes approx. 2-2 1/2 lbs jam
Dish: large bowl
675g (11/2 lb) plums or damsons
200 ml (7fl.oz) water
675g (11/2 lb) jam sugar
30 ml (2tbsp) lemon juice
5 ml (1tsp) butter
Fill the Steam Water Tank. Prick the plums and place in a large bowl with the water. Place
on base of oven and cook on STEAM MEDIUM for 10 mins. or until the fruit is soft. Add
the rest of the ingredients and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 5 mins stirring frequently.
Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl and bring to the boil on HIGH
MICROWAVE. Continue to cook on HIGH MICROWAVE until setting point is reached -
approx. 15-20 mins. Leave to cool slightly, remove the stones, then pot, seal and label.
Cooking method
Ingredients
Plum Jam