How to Make Plum Jam with Thyme and Chile de Árbol | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
8 Mason jars
Ingredients
  • 2½ pounds plums (such as Italian prune plums), pitted and cut into eights
  • 1¼ cup sugar
  • 3 chile de árbols
  • 3 strips of orange peel (using a vegetable peeler)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 sprigs thyme
Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine and toss all ingredients and macerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Transfer plum mixture to a 4-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon so the bottom does not scorch. Reduce the heat to medium-high and continue to stir until the jam has thickened, about 15 minutes.
  3. Ladle jam into four 8-ounce jars that have been sterilized; Seal with a lid. Process in a boiling-water bath for 15 minutes. To check if the jars are properly sealed, press down on the center of lid. If the lid remains concaved, you're good to go. Will keep up to 6 months.