Ginger & Plum Quick Jam - Rachael Ray Every Day

    Ginger & Plum Quick Jam

    Slather it on ricotta toast, spoon it over pancakes or stir it into oatmeal—this jam will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge!
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    Ginger & Plum Quick Jam

    Recipe by Alexa Weibel

    • Makes 1 1/4 cupsServings

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 lbs. black plums (about 7)
    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
    • 2 star anise pods
    • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

    Preparation

    Slice a shallow X into bottom of each plum. Blanch in boiling water 1 minute; transfer to ice water. Peel, pit and chop. In saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil over medium-high. Cook, mashing with potato masher, until jammy, about 8 minutes. Let cool; refrigerate overnight to thicken.