How to make plum jam st lucia 🇱🇨 St.Lucia 🇱🇨

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while brown sugar enhances flavor.

pectin

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chia seeds provide natural thickening and fiber.

Wash and pit the plums, then chop them into small pieces.

Combine chopped plums and water in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook the mixture until the plums soften, about 10-15 minutes.

Add sugar and stir until dissolved completely.

Incorporate lemon juice and stir well to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Add pectin and stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-10 minutes.

Add cinnamon and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.

Seal the jars tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to preserve.

Allow the jam to cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place.

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