I made this Mirabelle Plum Jam while on vacation with friends who had moved to Niort to open a gîte. I’ll be sure to tell you all about it very soon…

In 2 days, we were like jam-making machines… 😉

4.5 kg of blackberries picked and transformed into 12 jars of jam and 2.5 kg of plums into 5 jars… We’ve been busy, but personally, I love it!

And now we’ve got enough for a nice winter season…

If you’ve ever made homemade jam, you know how satisfying it is. But if it’s your first time, let me reassure you: it’s very simple to make and doesn’t take much time either.

As for me, what a pleasure it is to transform these pretty fruits into a delicious jam that you can then enjoy for several months… and to offer a few jars to friends and family.

Mirabelle Plum Jam {Homemade Recipe}

How much fruit do you need to make 6 jars of jam?

Based on these two recipes, I’d say you need around 2.5 kg of plums for 6 large jars of jam.

What variations can you make to this recipe for mirabelle plum jam?

You can also mix in other plums, which will also be delicious.
You can also use vanilla beans, seeds, extracts or vanilla sugar when cooking.
You can add a sprig or two of romaine. I’ve already done this with apricots, but I think it would be good with mirabelle plums too.

HOW TO STERILIZE YOUR JAM JARS?

This step is important for the cleanliness of your jars, but above all for the preservation of your jams. You need to soak the jars and caps in boiling water and leave them to dry on a clean cloth.

What other homemade jam recipe ideas should you also enjoy?

As you can see, I’m not short of ideas… 😉

Ingredients

2.5 kg Mirabelle plums
1.2 kg caster sugar
1/2 lemon juice

Instructions

Start by washing and pitting your mirabelle plums.
Place them in a large stewpot, cast-iron casserole or jam pan.
Add the sugar and stir.
Cover and leave to stand for 2 hours or even overnight.
Then heat, stirring regularly, and cook for around 40 minutes.
Remove the scum with a skimmer.
While the jam is cooking, wash and sterilize your jars by heating them in gently simmering water.
Once the jam is ready, pour it into the jars, taking care not to burn yourself.
Fill to within 1 cm of the rim.
Close the jars and turn them upside down until cool.
Store jam for a few weeks/months in a dry, dark place.

If you ever make my Homemade Ginger Juice recipe and you like it, don’t hesitate to tag me on Instagram @tangerinezest so I can see the result and share it myself…

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Mirabelle Plum Jam {Homemade Recipe}