There’s something truly special about making your plum jam at home. This plum jam recipe with pectin brings out the bright, tangy sweetness of ripe plums and simplifies the canning process, making it ...

2 pounds plums and pluots, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch dice (3 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. 2 cups granulated sugar ...

Put the plums, lemon juice and 150ml/5fl oz water in a heavy-based saucepan or preserving pan. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for about 5 minutes until the plums are beginning to soften a little.