Homemade Italian Plum Jam Recipe with Warm Cinnamon Spice
A cozy and flavorful homemade Italian plum jam infused with warm cinnamon spice, perfect for breakfast toast, yogurt, or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 16 servings of 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds (1.4 kg) fresh Italian plums, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and chop the plums into roughly 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine chopped plums, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes to macerate.
- Place the pot on medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally until the jam thickens and reduces.
- About 10 minutes before finishing, stir in the ground cinnamon.
- Test for doneness by spooning a small amount onto a chilled plate; if it wrinkles when pushed after cooling, it is ready.
- Remove from heat and let the jam sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Ladle the warm jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch (6 mm) headspace. Wipe rims and seal tightly.
- Let jars cool to room temperature before refrigerating. The jam will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
Skim off any foam during cooking to keep jam clear and smooth. Use fresh lemons for best flavor and pectin balance. Slow simmering is key to perfect texture. Cinnamon should be added late to preserve its aroma. Test jam doneness with the cold plate test.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (40 g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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