Cherry Plum Jam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 127:3

    [3] Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,

        the fruit of the womb a reward.

1 lb fresh cherry plums

1 c sugar

1 T fresh lime juice 

1/2 t lime zest

1 cinnamon stick

1 t vanilla extract 

1/2 t Almond extract 

Wash plums

Pit plums 

Quarter plums

Place in thick bottom pot

Add all other ingredients 

Heat over medium heat and then adjust to keep a light boil

Cook 15-20 minutes 

Coat back of spoon and swipe finger down middle

If the track stays clear, the jam is ready to can

Remove cinnamon stick

Cool 10 minutes and then put in jars

Fill jars

Clean rim of jar before placing lids and rings on

Water bath for 20 minutes with jars under water

Cool overnight and make sure they sealed