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Plum Jam

Plum Jam

Makes approx. 2 cups 32 serves.

Ingredients

1kg plums
1/2 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup SPLENDA® Low Calorie Sweetener Granular
Juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon pectin powder

 

  1. Remove stones from plums and cut fruit into small pieces.
  2. Place all ingredients into a heavy based saucepan and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring regularly.
  3. Spoon jam into sterilised jars and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Nutritional Information

Carbohydrate g 3
Energy kJ 61
Fat g 0
Protein g 0
Sodium mg 1
Fibre g 1
Saturated Fat g 0
Sugars g 2

This recipe, when compared with a traditional recipe has a 53% reduction in kilojoules, a 61% reduction in carbohydrate and a 71% reduction in sugars.

RECIPE TIPS

  • Subsititute other fruit, eg. nectarines as available.
  • Ripe plums in season can be stoned, sliced and frozen for later use.