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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs red plums, halved, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 inches lemon zest (3 strips)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped and reserved

Method

  • Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large pot, mashing with a potato masher.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is the consistency of very thick honey, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove plum skin if desired. Discard vanilla bean and zest. Do not strain; jam should be chunky.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 month.