Plum Jam Recipes

Plum jam is a rich, sweet-tart preserve made from ripe plums and sugar, often with a deep ruby or purple color and a gently tangy finish. Its balanced fruitiness makes it useful in both sweet and savory recipes.

Use plum jam as a filling for thumbprint cookies, layer cakes, crepes, hand pies, and pastry braids, or swirl it into yogurt, oatmeal, rice pudding, and cheesecake batter. It also melts beautifully into glazes for pork, chicken, duck, meatballs, and roasted vegetables.

For savory cooking, whisk plum jam with vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, ginger, garlic, or chile flakes to make quick pan sauces, dipping sauces, and marinades. A spoonful can add glossy body and fruity acidity to barbecue sauce, vinaigrettes, and cheese board accompaniments.