Powidl – Austrian Plum Jam
A traditional Austrian plum jam perfect for desserts or as a spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 jars of 250 ml each
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Austrian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 kg Zwetschgen (plums)
- 500 g sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the plums by washing and pitting them. Halve the fruits for quicker cooking.
- Add the prepared plums to a large pot. Add sugar, cinnamon stick, and lemon juice. Mix everything well.
- Heat the pot over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat.
- Simmer the mixture, stirring constantly, for at least 60-120 minutes until it thickens. Ensure nothing burns.
- Fill the hot jam into previously sterilized jars and seal them well.
- Cool the jars on a kitchen towel and then store them in the fridge.
Notes
Choose ripe plums for the best flavor. Adjust sugar according to the sweetness of the plums.
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