Description
A rich and festive jam made with ripe plums, prunes, walnuts, and a splash of brandy. Ideal for cheese boards, holiday gifts, or spreading on warm toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g ripe plums, stoned and quartered
- 8 prunes, chopped
- 350g white sugar
- 50g muscovado sugar
- 75g walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 4 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Remove stones from the plums and cut into quarters. Chop the prunes into small pieces.
- Cook the Plums: In a saucepan, combine plums and water. Simmer over low-medium heat for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add Prunes and Sugar: Stir in chopped prunes, white sugar, and muscovado sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add Walnuts and Boil: Mix in the chopped walnuts and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Continue boiling until the jam reaches 105°C (220°F) or passes the wrinkle test on a chilled plate.
- Add Brandy: Remove the jam from heat and stir in the brandy. Let it rest for 2–3 minutes to allow the alcohol to blend.
- Jar the Jam: Pour the hot jam into sterilized 250ml jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe rims and seal tightly.
- Cool and Store: Let the jars cool completely. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 1 month.
Notes
For extra depth, you can infuse the brandy with orange zest or a split vanilla bean before adding. This jam pairs beautifully with soft cheeses like brie or goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Jam / Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British / Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: plum jam, prune jam, walnut jam, brandy preserves, holiday jam, festive spread