the urge to make some sort of "butter".
The smell of it cooking in my kitchen
just makes it officially fall...at least in my world.This year was no different.
I was at the store looking at all the fruit
and the plums just called out to me.Honest I heard little voices saying
what yummy butter they would make.
I couldn't resist the urge to buy some right then and there.
You know what?
The voices were right.
Plum Butter is so yummy!
And my house smelled AWESOME the entire day!
Love that!
So here is the recipe that I used from...
what I like best about it is that it doesn't make a ton!
Only 3 small jars.
I knew those empty jelly jars that I saved would come in handy.
(my hubby laughs at me for saving all sorts of jars and boxes...but I showed him... this time anyway)
Recipe
Easy Plum Butter
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds plums (12 large)
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Stir diced plums and ½ cup sugar in a large pot. Heat over low heat until the juices come out of the fruit.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes or until fruit is tender.
Pour the mixture into blender. Chop on low speed, 2 seconds. Return to pot; add remaining sugar and spices. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover loosely, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until your desired thickness.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before spooning into 3 - ½ pint jars. Refrigerate for 2-3 weeks. Use 2 Tablespoons on toast or pastries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 32 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 15gProtein: 0g
of this "butter" goodness in.
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Tonia
This is perfect because I have a bunch of plums in my fridge that I don't want to go to waste. I'm totally making this. Thanks for linking up to What the Cr@ft 🙂
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Amiko
hhmmm...yummmmmmyyyy!!
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Nikki
MMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, that sounds nummy!!!! Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day 🙂
Keya
This sounds pretty tasty. I've never made plum butter, just pumpkin and apple butter. I might have to try this one out. Thanks for the recipe!
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this sounds wonderful! I found you from Jandeecrafts. I am excited to "stalk" your blog now!
Wendy
Looks yummy! Looking forward to reading more, I also am a pastor's wife!
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Ott, A.
That looks delish! I hope to make some apple butter this weekend, as it is such a great fall activity and the house smells so amazing!
Sarah @ 365 Glimpses of John Parker
I love Apple Butter--now can't wait to try plum butter!
Jocelyn
Oh this looks delish!!! Now I want to try this out....maybe the store will have some yummy plums...what an easy recipe!!
Thanks for sharing...Enjoy your day!!
5th Belle Avenue
Oh YUM! I sooo want to try and make this! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
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Kristen
Yum!
Sare
UMMM...Wow! Can I come live with you?!?!
ba and the boys
ive never heard of this but sounds delish! i love 'butters' too!