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Dulce de ciruela (plum jam)

A plum jam flavored with cinnamon, thick in texture and slightly tart. It is spread on toasted bread or served with Dominican desserts.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash the plums, remove the stones and cut them into quarters.
  2. In a saucepan, put the plums with the water and lemon juice, then cook over low heat for 10 minutes to soften them.
  3. Add the sugar and the cinnamon stick, then stir until dissolved.
  4. Simmer gently for about 25 minutes, stirring regularly, until thick.
  5. Remove the cinnamon stick, then blend if you want a smooth texture.
  6. Pour into sterilized jars while still warm and let cool.

Variations and tips

Chunky version. Keep the pieces of plum for a more rustic jam.

With what you can find here. Red plums from the supermarket work perfectly.

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Original Ecomely recipe.