Plum and Peach Jam

Summer rhymes with jam right ? I was strolling in Edgware Road today and found some Kilner jars. I have never owned one myself, so I decided it was time to. I totally  bought the jar and then decided what to put into it, because I am cool like that 🙂 Today was the first day I have ever prepared a homemade jam. Jam is so easy to make and everyone should start I believe. Fruits, sugar, water, and any additives (spices, caramon, anise, cinnamon etc), and you’re good to go!

Ingredients:

• 240g of peaches
• 240g of plums
• 250g of sugar (more or less)
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup (can be replaced by honey)
• 1.5 tsp of cinnamon
• 50 ml of lemon juice
• 50 ml of water

Instructions:

1. Heat the sugar with some water and lemon juice in a pan on low heat. Attention, DO NOT bring it to boil
2. In the meantime, chop the fruits finally (so they can be more easily pureed)
3. Add the fruits to the pan, add the maple syrup and cinnamon and mix well.
4. Cover and let it simmer on medium heat for about 40-60 min. Check regularly.
5. 10 min before the end, remove the cover and let it simmer for a bit.
6. When the mixture has the consistency of a jam, put in in a preserve and follow the instructions to store it. NB: If properly prepared, conserves can last up to 2 years.

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