Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts
Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 1:16:30 PM
I would love to try my hand at making my own plum jelly-
Our plum tree is absolutely loaded with beautiful purple Damask plums--When is the best time to harvest? When they are still firm or just a bit squishy??
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts
Posted - Aug 27 2010 : 11:29:51 AM
I can't wait to harvest! I did locate a very easy plum jelly recipe, but OY the amount of sugar its calling for makes my teeth hurt just thinking about it!
When I was growing up we had a small orchard (like 3 trees!) and two were plums. I would always eat them when they were starting to get soft. Harvest them when they taste good to you- they will ripen a bit off the tree but I always liked just plucking them from the tree and eating. It was wonderful!
Melody- Try making the chillover jam/jelly! It's amazing and you don't need any more sugar than what you want for flavor. I love it! When I get to make Jam next that is the only way I will ever do it again!
I pick our plums when they are getting slightly soft and come off of the tree easily. I make my plum jam with Pomona Pectin and everyone always loves it! I actually won 1st place in our county fair 2 years ago with it. I just use the recipe that comes with the pectin.
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3335 Posts
Posted - Aug 28 2010 : 9:24:49 PM
I don't think we carry Pomona Pectin in our grocery stores around here and I have never ordered any of MaryJanes Chill-Over mixture.
Darn it...
I just hate the thought of having to use sooo much sugar in my plum jelly-Does anyone want to trade some of my soap for some Pomona Pectin or MaryJanes Chill-over mix? I have never used either one but I am very interested in trying that for my jelly!
Melody, I make my own soap but I'm always loving others creations! :) I'd be glad to send you some Pomona Pectin if you're interested! I get ours from the health food store and I'll be going there this afternoon- I'll pick some up for you just incase!
When is a plum ready to pick?
Posted - Aug 26 2010 : 1:16:30 PM
