Plum Jelly
This easy homemade plum jelly recipe is sweet, flavorful, beginner-friendly, and perfect for preserving fresh plums.
Ingredients
- 6 cups plum juice
- 6 cups sugar
- 1 package Pomona’s Pectin
- 1 Tbsp butter to reduce foam
Instructions
- Carefully pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving appropriate headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean before sealing.
- Place the lids and bands on the jars, tightening the bands to fingertip tight.
- Process the jars in a water bath canner for 5 minutes.
- Remove the jars and allow them to cool undisturbed on the countertop for 24 hours to ensure the lids seal properly.
- Once sealed, store the jars in a cool, dry place. Properly canned jelly can last for several years on the shelf.