Homemade Plum Jelly

Homemade Plum Jelly

Plum Jelly for Everyone

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 25m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h 10m
Servings: 8 jars (8 oz)
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

72
Calories
0.2g
Fat
18,7g
Carbohydrates
0g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
1mg
Sodium
Homemade Plum Jelly

Recipe Description

Now you can make your own Homemade Plum Jelly. Most people don’t know this, but the difference between jam and jelly is that jelly is made from the juices of fruits, only, and jam is made from crushed or puréed fruit. That is why this recipe suits my family just perfectly with no excess fruit bits for them to fuss over.

I just spread it on their sandwiches for school and they’re good to go! Enjoy it insides baking recipes or on top of a scone at tea time. I just love this one!

To make Homemade Plum Jelly, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Plum Jelly

Cuisine

No specific cuisine for this recipe

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil plums

    15 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    In a large stockpot, bring the plums and water to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Strain the liquid

    30 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    Using a fine mesh strainer or several layers of cheesecloth, strain the juice and then allow the fruit to drain for 30 minutes until you have about 5 ½ cups of plum juice. Discard leftover fruit pieces.

  3. 3

    Add pectin

    5 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    Pour the 5 ½ cups plum juice back into the stock pot and add pectin and butter. Bring to a hard boil.

  4. 4

    Add sugar

    10 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Plum JellyStep 4 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    Once boiling, add sugar and continue to boil for 5-10 minute more. Remove from heat and skim off any foam and excess from the surface, using a spoon.

  5. 5

    Store in jam jars

    10 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    Portion jelly into clean storage jars using a ladle spoon. Top with lids and seal closed.

  6. 6

    Store

    Step 6 - Homemade Plum Jelly

    Jelly can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 year. Unopened jars can be stored in a cool, dry area for up to 2 years.

Making your own jelly has never been easier than with this Homemade Plum Jelly. A recipe that suits your whole family! Let us know how you best enjoy yours and tag #cookmerecipes online and in your own homemade recipe posts.

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ignacio Ruiz
March 8, 2025
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Man, hacer esta jalea de ciruela fue lo mejor. Mi fam les encanta sin trozos de fruta, ya saben, solo un poco de pura esencia. La uní con tostadas y fue el hit del desayuno! Fácil y rápido, definitivamente lo volveré a hacer.

Grace Anderson
October 6, 2024
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I made the Homemade Plum Jelly last weekend, and it was a hit! My kids loved it on their school sandwiches. So simple to make and tastes amazing. Perfect for our busy mornings!

Irene
October 6, 2024
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Simple

Renee Parker
November 2, 2023
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I made this jelly for my niece's lunch boxes, and they loved it! So easy and smooth, it spread perfectly.

Ulises Gómez
October 12, 2023
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¡Este jalea de ciruela es simplemente increíble! La hice para un picnic y a todos les encantó. Me encanta que no tiene trozos de fruta, porque a mis amigos no les gusta. ¡Es genial en sándwiches! Fácil de hacer y el sabor es brutal. Definitivamente la volveré a hacer. ¡Gracias por esta receta!

Gina
October 10, 2023
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This jelly is perfect for my kids' lunches.

Megan
October 5, 2023
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Superb! This plum jelly is a hit at my house. Perfect for my kids’ sandwiches, they just gobble it up without fussing over anything! Great find!

Olive
October 5, 2023
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Simply delicious jelly!

Yvonne76
June 10, 2023
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Superb plum jelly. It’s perfect for my kids’ sandwiches. Their faces light up at lunch. Simple recipe makes it easier to make. Love spreading it on scones too. Highly recommend to any busy parents.

Tara
December 27, 2022
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Super yummy jelly

Emily Carter
April 21, 2022
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Really easy recipe. I made it with my kids and they loved helping out. The jelly turned out so smooth and delicious. Perfect for their sandwiches at school. We'll definitely be making this again.

Rebecca Johnson
December 9, 2021
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Superb! This plum jelly was a hit at our family tea time. My kids loved it so much that I’ve made it three times already! Such a simple recipe and no fuss with bits of fruit! Perfect on their sandwiches for school or with scones. I’m so proud to serve this at home!

Maddy
May 21, 2021
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So good, fam love it! Made it for school lunches, and they gobbled it up. Now, I can’t make enough. Thanks for sharing this gem!

Nancy
July 1, 2020
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This Homemade Plum Jelly is fantastic. It’s so easy to make and perfect for my picky eaters!

Greg Johnson
February 20, 2020
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This recipe is simply perfect. I made it for my nieces' school lunches. They loved the smooth texture without bits. Thanks for sharing such an easy and fun recipe.

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