Glitter Plum Christmas Jam!!

This jam is something that I made some family members for Christmas last year. They all said how much they loved it, so guess what?! They are getting it again!! If they were just being nice then tough! Ha ha!

I found this jam so easy to make, it takes around an hour, and about half an hour to prep. But it depends on the fruit your using.

What you need to make it:
* 350g Bramley Apples
* 1.3kg Plums
* 2 Oranges - juice (although you can use the zest too if you want a more Christmassy taste to it)
* 800g Caster Sugar (but I use Silver spoon preserving sugar and its just as good)
* 2 Lemons - juice only
* Edible Glitter for a bit of sparkle
* A large saucepan
* Thermometer
* Wooden spoon
* Clean Jam jars (around 4 1/2 litres are made)
* Jug
* Ladle

What to do:
1. Peel the apples and grate into the large saucepan, making sure you discard and pips and stalk. Cover with 500ml of water. Bring to the boil and cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the shreds of apple are falling apart.

2. While the apple is boiling take your plums (skin and everything, except the stones), and chop them all up into small chunks. Then when the apple is ready add them to the pan with the juice of the two oranges.

3. When the fruit starts to fall apart and the colour comes out of the skins to make the jam a lovely plum red colour, add the sugar and the juice of the two lemons.

4. Make sure that you constantly stir the mixture so that the sugar doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Place the thermometer onto the edge of the pan and wait until the mix is 104C in temperature. The jam will bubble and plop, be super careful as the sugar will burn you if it gets on you.

5. When the jam reaches the required temperature it is time to sterilise your jars. To do this I cleaned the jars thoroughly, then, leaving a small amount of water in the bottom of the jar I popped them into the microwave for 3 minutes on high. When they come out I pop them onto a tray with a tea towel on it, so that they don't slip and cover me in hot jam (it is likely to happen!).

6. Then I do the best bit. I take my edible glitter (any colour you want, last year it was gold, this year pink!) and sprinkle sprinkle into my jam. Give it a super mix and you are done so take it off the heat.

7. The next bit is the tricky bit. Some people use special funnels, some fancy cloths. Whatever you do just get it in the jar. I use a ladle into a pourable jug and poor it from the jug into my jar. Seal properly and your done.

All you need to do now is make your jars look pretty. However you chose to do that is fine by me. I usually pick fabric squares and a rustic string to wrap around the lid to protect it. :) Good luck with your jam making! X