Davidson plum jam
Deep red jam from the native rainforest plum
Davidson plums grow on slender trees in the subtropical rainforests of northern New South Wales and south-east Queensland, ripening dark purple in summer. They are far too sour to eat raw but make a stunning deep-crimson jam with a sharp, tangy flavour, sold at farmers' markets around Byron Bay and the Sunshine Coast. Spread it on scones or serve with cheese. A common mistake is boiling it past the set; the plums are high in pectin and set fast. Chef's tip: if you can't find Davidson plums, use dark sour plums and add a squeeze of lemon.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 20
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ lb Davidson plumsfresh or frozen, halved and stoned
- 1 cup water
- 1 ⅓ lb granulated sugar
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Put two saucers in the freezer. Sterilise three 250 ml jars by washing them and heating in a 250°F (200°F fan) oven for 10 minutes.
10 minStep 2: Simmer 1 ⅔ lb Davidson plums and 1 cup water for 12–15 minutes until completely soft and pulpy.
15 minStep 3: Add 1 ⅓ lb granulated sugar and stir over a low heat until dissolved.
5 minStep 4: Boil hard for 8–12 minutes, stirring often. Test on a cold saucer from 8 minutes: it is set when it wrinkles when pushed.
12 minStep 5: Ladle into the hot jars and seal. Refrigerate once opened.
5 min
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbs
- 15 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does davidson plum jam take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 20 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of granulated sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
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