Plum and Ginger Jam

I can propose a recipe for delicious plum and ginger jam. It’s a special pairing that combines the sweetness of plums with the spicy kick of ginger. This jam is perfect for accompanying aged cheeses or for giving an extra zing to your morning toast. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 kg of ripe plums
• 500 g of sugar (can vary according to your sweetness preference)
• The juice of 1 lemon
• 2 or 3 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger (according to your preference for spice)
• A pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Preparation

1. Wash the plums, cut them in half, and remove the pits.
2. In a large pot, combine the plums, sugar, lemon juice, grated ginger, and cinnamon if you decided to use it.
3. Turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally until the jam thickens. The duration depends a lot on the water content in the fruit.
4. To test if the jam is ready, place a teaspoon of jam on a cold plate and tilt it; if it runs slowly, it’s ready, otherwise continue cooking.
5. Once the desired thickness is reached, remove the pot from the heat.
6. Sterilize some glass jars and their lids by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
7. Pour the hot jam into the sterilized jars, seal them tightly, and invert them to create a vacuum.
8. Let them cool completely before storing them in the pantry.

Interesting Facts

The plum and ginger jam has the remarkable quality of combining the digestive power of plums with the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger, making it not just tasty but also beneficial for health. Furthermore, if you like to experiment, you can play with the proportions of sugar and ginger to achieve a flavor that is more or less sweet or spicy according to your personal taste.