Name: SURE.JELL® Plum Nutty Conserve
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 2-1/2 lb. fully ripe plums); 1-1/2 tsp. grated orange zest; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin; 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine; 6 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

1 Review(s)

3 Hr(s) (incl. cooling)

45 Min(s) Prep

2 Hr(s) 15 Min(s) Cook

Beautifully ripened plums and walnuts star in this luscious SURE.JELL Plum Nutty Conserve. We can't think of a more thoughtful hostess or holiday gift.

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128 servings

Original recipe yields 128 servings

4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 2-1/2 lb. fully ripe plums)

1-1/2 tsp. grated orange zest

1/2 cup orange juice

1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

1 box SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin

1/2 tsp. butter or margarine

6 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Let's Make It

Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.

Pit and finely chop unpeeled plums. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared plums into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in orange peel, juice and walnuts.

Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.

Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

How to Measure Precisely

To get exact level cup measures of sugar, spoon sugar into dry metal or plastic measuring cups, then level by scraping excess sugar from top of cup with a straight-edged knife.

Tip 2

Altitude Chart

At altitudes above 1,000 feet, increase processing time as indicated: 1,001 to 3,000 feet - increase processing time by 5 min.; 3,001 to 6,000 feet - increase processing time by 10 min.; 6,001 to 8,000 feet - increase processing time by 15 min.; 8,001 to 10,000 feet - increase processing time by 20 min.

Tip 3

User Defined

Every once in a while, you may find that your jam does not set the way you expected. If your efforts resulted in a runny batch, try our Remake Directions to improve your finished jam. If your jam still doesn't set, you can always use it as a glaze or syrup.

Nutrition

Calories

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 0mg

Total Carbohydrates 11g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 10g

20%

Protein 0g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.