Spiced Plum Jam

Ingredients

• 1.8 kg stoned plums
• 1.4 kg granulated sugar
• 0.2 kg unrefined cane sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 star anise
• 1 lemon
• 1 underripe, or firm/green apple

Steps

1. Pick plums that are ripe, but not overripe. Wash them, remove the stones and chop into chunks. Juice the lemon. Wash the apple, remove core and blend with the lemon juice.
2. In evening: Put the chopped fruit/apple mix into a large tupperware or bowl. Add the spices and sugar. Stir well.
3. Sterilise jars for the jam! Put 2 dessert spoons in freezer.
4. Add the jam mix to a large maslin pan. Using a silicone spatula to stir, gently heat the mixture till all the sugar has fully dissolved.
5. Bring to a rolling boil. Stirring frequently. Remove star anise (if possible).
6. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Test the jam by putting a little on a cold spoon. Let it cool for 30 seconds, then push it with your finger. If it wrinkles it's set. If not, boil for 3 more minutes then try again. Repeat till set.
8. Leave for 15 minutes, stir (stops fruit settling). Ladle into sterilised jars leaving 1 cm at the top. Screw on lids.