Canning Plums

November 17, 2024 Post a Comment

Canning plums

Choosing What Plums to Can & Preparing Them Unlike a lot of other fruits and vegetables, plums hold up substantially well when canned. In fact, I prefer canned plums to canned-peaches (which is another staple in canned fruit) as they tend to be more firm and maintain their shape no matter how you choose to can them.

What is the best way to preserve plums?

Plum vinegar

Place 2 cups of pitted, chopped plums into a large glass jar (½-gallon or larger).
Mix 4 cups of warm, non-chlorinated water, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the sugar water over the plums. ...
Allow the jar to sit for 6-8 weeks.

How do you prepare plums for canning?

Prepare the plums by removing the pits if desired. If canning whole plums, prick the skin a few times. Cut plums in half for canning plum halves. For hot packing the plums, put the prepared plums into the stockpot of boiling syrup and boil for 2 minutes.

Can plums be canned in water bath?

The canning process for plums does not necessitate special pressurizing equipment; instead, you can raw-pack the plums in a water bath canner. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. After the water boils, lower it to a simmer and use tongs to place your quart or pint jars into the water.

Do you peel plums before canning?

If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read Principles of Home Canning. Procedure: Stem and wash plums. To can whole, prick skins on two sides of plums with fork to prevent splitting. Freestone varieties may be halved and pitted.

How long do plums last in a canning jar?

Check that all the jars are sealed. Refrigerate any jars that didn't seal for up to 3 weeks. Store the canned plums in a dark cool place. They will keep for at least 6 months and up to 1 year.

How do you preserve plums in jars?

Pack the plums carefully into a sterilised Kilner or other preserving jar (a few minutes in boiling water will do the trick.) Once the flurry of bubbles has subsided, scrape off any froth then pour the syrup over the fruit and seal tightly.

What can I do with a lot of plums?

Plum recipes

Plum crumble. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Rustic harvest fruit tart. A star rating of 4.2 out of 5. ...
Ultimate plum & apple cobbler. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
Plum & almond crumble slice. ...
Plum upside-down cake. ...
Easy plum jam. ...
Plum crumble cake. ...
Roasted duck breast with plum sauce.

How do you preserve plums for the winter?

Place your plum wedges on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap or wax paper. Space the plums apart so they are not touching and can freeze individually. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for an hour until the plums are solid.

How long do I water bath plums?

Altitude Adjustments ~ The standard process time for plums in a water bath canner is 20 minutes for pints and 25 minutes for quarts for elevations under 1000 feet. For higher elevations, adjust the canning time as follows: For 1,000 to 3,000 feet ~ Process 25 minutes for pints and 30 minutes for quarts.

Do you have to use sugar when canning fruit?

Canning Fruit. Recipes for canning fruit usually call for adding sugar or sugar syrup. While sugar helps hold the texture, shape and color of fruit, it is primarily added for flavor. It is not needed to prevent spoilage.

Is it OK to cook plums with pits?

You do not need to peel or pit the plums first, but it would be a good idea to wash them, if you have not done so already. Simmer the plums, covered, for 10 minutes over low heat. Reduce the heat low, then place a lid onto the saucepan. Let the plums simmer for 10 minutes.

What Cannot be canned in water bath?

Water-bath canning is NOT for meats, seafood, poultry, chili and beans, corn, and other low-acid vegetables that require a higher temperature (240°F) to raise the heat inside the jars above the boiling point of water (212°F) and hot enough to kill harmful bacteria. Low-acid food requires Pressure Canning.

What foods Cannot be canned in a water bath?

Processing in a pressure canner, water bath, or atmospheric steam is not suitable for dairy products. Instead freeze dairy products. Dairy foods are low acid and support the growth of Clostridium botulinum spores at room temperature.

How do you store plums long term?

Whole plums should be stored at room temperature until ripened. Once ripe, the plums can be kept whole in a bowl in the refrigerator and covered with Glad® Press n' Seal wrap. Or, to store cut plums, remove pits and cut fruit into chunks or wedges of desired size.

Do you remove skin from plums before making jam?

No, you don't need to remove the skin of plums to make jam. The peel is thin AND it holds some of the pectin of the fruit.

Should you wash plums after picking?

Cold-water rinse prolongs life of freshly picked plums.

Can I vacuum seal plums?

Smaller items like berries or plums may be left whole but need to be cleaned thoroughly with fresh water. Wash the fruit and dry thoroughly. Pre-freeze the fruit by placing them on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer for about 2 hours. Vacuum package once frozen with any VacMaster vacuum sealer.

How long do home canned plums last?

As a general rule, unopened home canned foods have a shelf life of one year and should be used before two years. Commercially canned foods should retain their best quality until the expiration code date on the can.

Can I freeze whole plums?

Besides sharing the harvest with friends and family, the easiest way to deal with the extra fruit is to freeze ripe plums. Freezing them allows you to keep the fresh flavor of ripe summer plums so you can enjoy them later in the year.