Plum and Chocolate Jam

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the plums. Prepare a sterilized jar and lid.

   TipRead more about jar sterilization methods in our article.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Remove the pits from the plums. Cut the flesh into 4 pieces.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Place the fruit in a bowl or pot and cover with sugar. Mix and leave for 5 hours. During this time, the plums should release their juice.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Place the pot with the plums over low heat and wait for it to boil. Once the mixture boils, cook for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Remove the plums from the heat and let them cool. Then press through a sieve to remove the skins.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Break the chocolate into small pieces. Add to the plum puree and return to the heat.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Wait for the jam to start boiling. Cook for 10 minutes, then pour hot into a sterilized jar. Seal tightly with the lid and wrap in a blanket. Turn upside down and let cool completely.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Plum and chocolate jam is perfect as a topping for ice cream or cottage cheese with raisins.