PrairieFrog Blog - Plum Jammin'

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Plum Jammin'

The beautiful little plums (the children thought they looked like giant blueberries) turned into the most gorgeous jam! We ate many of the plums fresh, they were so delicious and sweet. The local lady who gave them to me says her tree has many small shoots, and she'd be happy to dig one up in the spring for us to transplant! Each child except Kieran has their own fruit tree; so far they are all apple and cherry. Kieran's I hope will be plum.

I needed more jars, and Ken bought me the cutest little squatty ones! I also was surprised that jam jars have silver-toned lids this year. A fun novelty from the usual brassy gold. (Although I'm sure if I was accustomed to the silver the gold would seem elegant as a change!)

I always use honey instead of sugar and each fall I'm thrilled with how well the Pamona's Pectin works to make such natural goodness!

I spiced the jam with cinnamon, and a tiny dash of nutmeg and allspice, and the children and Ken were delighted with it and I'm "plum pleased" myself.

Kaira's Jammin'

• Post A Comment! • Send to a Friend!

Comments

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by garboodles

YUMMY!!! Just let me know when it will arrive here!! Looks absolutely delicious! Mica

• Permanent Link

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by momco3

Oh, that is a beautiful color!

• Permanent Link

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - oh how sweet

Posted by Hopin

I heart those jars! SOOOOOOO cute! Oh goodness I like those. :)
Kaira looks plum pleased as well. ;) Cute dress.

• Permanent Link

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 - Lovely

Posted by basketflat

Lovely little jars of plum jam. I love the color. I have a couple of those little jars with the fancy rims.

I tried using Pomona's once and it didn't turn out. But, I was trying to make freezer jam, not cooked jam. I'll have to try again next year.

• Permanent Link

Thursday, October 1, 2009 - Hello!

Posted by Anonymous

This is Andrea from Meek & Quiet Spirit. Thank you for visiting and the sweet compliment. I have been a long time follower of your blog.
I have never seen those flat jars before, they are so neat! Where did you get them?

• Permanent Link

Monday, October 5, 2009 - Recipe

Posted by Anonymous

Good Day!

Any chance you would be willing to share the recipe. The use of honey intrigues me.

Thank You!

• Permanent Link