Plum Jam w/ star Anise (small batch - two 1/2 pints)

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. plums, pitted and chopped
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 star anise

Preparation

Step 1

Combine th3 plums, sugar and star anise in a small bowl. Let sit for at least an hour to infuse the anise flavor into the fruit.

Prepare boiling water bath for 2 half pint jars and lids.

To cook, scrape the fruit into a large skillet and place over medium-high heat. Stirring regularly, bring the fruit to a boil and cook until it bubbles and looks quite thick, 10-12 minutes. It's done when you pull a spatula through the jam and it doesn't immediately rush in to fill the space you've cleared.

Remove the jam form the heat and funnel into the prepared jars, leaving 1/2" head space. Wipe rims, apply lids and rings, and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.