Any tips on thickening plum jam?

[Kurt]

Hi all! I'm making plum jam for the first time, and it's not as thick as I'd like. What are your go-to methods for thickening it up? Do you use pectin, or is there another trick I should know about? Appreciate any advice you can share!

 

[jannababe]

Hi all! If your plum jam isn’t as thick as you’d like, there are a couple of tricks you can try. Adding pectin is a common method, and it works well for thickening. Another option is to let it cook a bit longer to reduce the liquid, just make sure to stir frequently. You can also add a bit of lemon juice, which helps with the setting process. Appreciate any advice you can share!

 

[wookie]

Hey! I love making jam! If it’s too runny, you can definitely add a little pectin to thicken it up. Another trick is to simmer it a bit longer to let more liquid evaporate. You can also toss in some lemon juice, which helps with thickening too. Good luck!