Plum Jam Muffins Food

PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Place the plums and water into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the sugar, and add butter to reduce foaming, if needed. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly, and then mix in the pectin quickly. Return the jam to a full boil, and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and skim off and discard any foam.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the plum jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/8 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate opened jars for up to 3 weeks.

PLUM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
• Combine sugar, pureed plums, pecans, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour batter into a large bowl and add baking mix; stir well. Spoon into the prepared muffin tin.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PLUM AND APRICOT JAM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with baking spray.
• Combine pastry and all-purpose flours, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl; stir until well blended.
• Put plums in a large bowl with jam and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Slowly add dry ingredients and mix until flour is totally absorbed into the batter. Drop batter into the prepared muffin cups.
• Bake in the preheated oven until nicely browned on top, about 20 minutes. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.

PLUM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Generously grease 12 muffin cups or line with papers.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Whisk to blend thoroughly.
• In a separate bowl. whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and almond.
• Make a well in the center of dry ingredients and pour in the egg mixture.
• Blend with a wooden spoon until a moist, lumpy batter is formed.
• Stir in plums.
• Spoon into prepared cups and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.

PLUM JAM MUFFINS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine the egg, milk and oil, then add the mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened and no flour streaks remain. Spoon into muffin tins, that have been coated with a non-stick spray, filling each cup ⅔ full. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the plum jam into the center of each filled muffin cup. Bake at 375℉ (190℃) Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

EASY PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Sterilise the jars and any other equipment before you start (see tip). Put a couple of saucers in the freezer, as you'll need these for testing whether the jam is ready later (or use a sugar thermometer). Put the plums in a preserving pan and add 200ml water. Bring to a simmer, and cook for about 10 mins until the plums are tender but not falling apart. Add the sugar, ground cinnamon and lemon juice, then let the sugar dissolve slowly, without boiling. This will take about 10 mins.
• Increase the heat and bring the jam to a full rolling boil. After about 5 mins, spoon a little jam onto a cold saucer. Wait a few seconds, then push the jam with your fingertip. If it wrinkles, the jam is ready. If not, cook for a few mins more and test again, with another cold saucer. If you have a sugar thermometer, it will read 105C when ready.
• Take the jam off the heat and add the cinnamon sticks (if using) and the knob of butter. The cinnamon will look pretty in the jars and the butter will disperse any scum. Let the jam cool for 15 mins, which will prevent the lumps of fruit sinking to the bottom of the jars. Ladle into hot jars, seal and leave to cool. Will keep for 1 year in a cool, dark place. Chill once opened.