Plum and Apple Jam
Plum and apple jam is a fruity preserve made with dessert apples, plums, jam sugar and lemon juice. The Thermomix TM7 chops the fruit evenly in seconds and cooks it into a glossy, set jam without constant stirring. Ideal on fresh bread, in yogurt or as a homemade gift.
About this recipe
Plum and apple jam Thermomix TM7 is the ideal recipe when your fruit bowl overflows with ripe plums and dessert apples and you want a homemade preserve without standing over a hot pan. Searching for jam recipes for an all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to complicated methods, but here the TM7 does the hard work: the blades chop the apples and plums evenly in a few seconds, after which the machine heats and stirs the fruit with jam sugar and lemon juice to a glossy, setting point. The apples bring natural pectin that guarantees a firm set, while the plums deliver a deep ruby colour and a sweet-tart flavour. Spoon this jam onto warm scones, stir it through yogurt at breakfast, or fill small jars as a heartfelt homemade gift. Whether you are new to preserving or a seasoned jam maker, this snack-time classic proves how easy homemade jam becomes with a Thermomix.
Preparation tips
- Use ripe but firm dessert apples and plums for the best balance of sweetness and pectin; the apples provide natural setting power so the jam firms up beautifully in the jar.
- Sterilise your jars and lids thoroughly before filling, fill them hot to the brim and invert them briefly for a few minutes to guarantee an airtight seal and longer shelf life.
- For a smoother spread, blend the chopped plum and apple mixture briefly before adding the jam sugar; for a rustic jam, leave the fruit pieces chunky as they are.
- Store the finished plum and apple jam in a cool, dark cupboard and refrigerate after opening; a label with the making date helps you track freshness of each batch.
Recipe variations
- Add a cinnamon stick or a split vanilla pod to the plums and apples while cooking for a warm, spiced autumn version of this jam; remove the spice before filling the jars.
- Replace part of the plums with blackberries or damsons for a deeper, more tart berry jam; the apples still provide the pectin needed for a perfect set.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping dessert apples and plums takes just seconds in the TM7, giving even fruit pieces for a consistent set
- The Thermomix mixes the fruit with jam sugar and lemon juice into a uniform mixture before cooking begins
- Weighing the jam sugar directly in the mixing bowl ensures the exact fruit-to-sugar ratio needed for a firm set
- Precise heating in the TM7 cooks the plum and apple mixture to setting point without scorching or splashing
- Steaming the jars in the Varoma of the Thermomix sterilises them so your homemade jam stays fresh longer
Ingredients
- dessert apples
- plums
- jam sugar
- lemon juice