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Wild Plum Jelly Recipe

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I've had this recipe for ages. Each year when the wild plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail and make this jelly. It's so good served with toast, pancakes or waffles! —Ludell Heuser, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

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Wild Plum Jelly Recipe

Prep: 55 min. Process: 5 min.

Yield: 64 Servings

55 5 60

Ingredients

5 pounds wild plums, halved and pitted
4 cups water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7-1/2 cups sugar

Directions

In a stockpot, simmer plums and water until tender, about 30 minutes. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place plum mixture in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand for 30 minutes or until liquid measures 5-1/2 cups.
Return liquid to the pan. Add pectin; stir and bring to a boil. Add sugar; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Yield: about 8 half-pints.

Editor's Note: The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. Add 1 minute to the processing time for each 1,000 feet of additional altitude.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 115 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Wild Plum Jelly in Taste of Home August/September 1994, p59

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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2012 by Maria Bertrand

Made several batches of this and it is easy and DELICIOUS! I do not use cheese cloth to strain only a strainer, we like the bits of plum in our jelly!

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2012 by greenplants

This recipe is easy to make and it is so Delicious.

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2012 by greenplants

this recipe is easy to make and it taste Delicious.

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by puppybarnes

Wow, this jelly is fantastic, and easy to make. Will be giving it out at Christmast, if I have any left. Awesome!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2011 by fletchlu

Great recipe. However, I tried to spice it up and added Jalapeno power. If did not gel. Is there some way to add the powder and make it gel?

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by shepworth

I do not have access to wild plums. What would you suggest as an alternative? Thanks!

Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2010 by lynn2u54022

does anyone know how to convert this to freezer jam?

Reviewed on Sep. 07, 2010 by pgoad

I have made this jelly every year (when plums are good). Hubby loves it and trys to hoard it so it will last until next year. I do, however, cut the sugar by about a cup and it still gels.

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by oceans5

Very easy and tastes wonderful. My friend and I made some yesterday and it is a hit with everyone.