Blackberry Roasted Plum Preserves

By foodiva

Ingredients

• 4 cups blackberries
• 2 cups plums, halved, pitted (I used sugar plums)
• 4 cups sugar
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Details

Servings 60
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from southernfatty.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Heat oven to 400 F.
Place halved, pitted plums on baking sheet.
Sprinkle with a tablespoons or two of sugar and roast for 10-15 minutes. This just gives the jam a nice toasted flavor.
Place blackberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest in a large saucepan or dutch oven.
Cook on high heat to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minute and reduce to medium/medium-low heat to cook for an additional 15 minutes or so.
Use a candy thermometer to heat to 220F before removing from heat.
You can test the jam by placing a small amount onto a plate that has been in the freezer for 5+ minutes. It should gel after a couple minutes to the preferred consistency.
Can per canner instructions, if desired.
Cool and enjoy!
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