Sandhill Plum Jelly Recipes You Must Try

Are you ready to dive into a deliciously sweet and tangy treat? Today, we are making Sand Hill Plum Jelly, a fantastic way to preserve the delightful flavors of plums. This jelly is perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over desserts, or adding to your favorite recipes. Let’s get started!

Sand Hill Plum Jelly

This charming jelly not only adds a pop of color to your table but also bursts with the unique taste of sand hill plums. It’s an ideal addition to breakfast or a lovely gift for friends and family. Grab your ingredients and follow this simple recipe to create your own batch of this delightful jelly!

Ingredients:

4 cups sand hill plums, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 packet (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell)
5 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, to reduce foaming)

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine the chopped plums and lemon juice. Add enough water to cover the plums. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the plums are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
After the plums are soft, use a potato masher or immersion blender to mash the fruit to your desired consistency.
Strain the plum mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, squeezing out as much juice as possible into a bowl. You should have about 3 cups of plum juice.
Return the plum juice to the pot and add the fruit pectin and optional butter. Stir well and bring the mixture back to a vigorous boil.
Once boiling, add the sugar all at once, stirring constantly. Bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sugar is fully dissolved.
To check for gelling, you can do a gel test by placing a spoonful of jelly on a cold plate and seeing if it sets.
Once ready, remove the pot from heat and ladle the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace. Seal with lids.
Process the jars in a water bath for 5-10 minutes to ensure proper sealing. Allow them to cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.

Once you have your Sand Hill Plum Jelly ready, it’s time to enjoy! Spread it on your favorite bread, incorporate it into sauces, or use it as a sweet glaze for meats. This delicious jelly is sure to impress your taste buds and those of anyone lucky enough to taste it!