Hi Everyone! Scroll down to see my Sand Plum Jelly story and recipe.
Who knew a blog about jelly could bring so many people together?! I love your comments, and appreciate hearing from you! It's the memories and connection to home/family that make this jelly something special. I hope that those of you who have responded will see this. And if you are reading this for the first time, be sure to leave a note! Happy Holidays! ♥
This year, I decided to try freezing the plum juice so I could wait until things cooled off. Making jelly with a hot water bath in the Texas heat of June/July is M-I-S-E-R-A-B-L-E!!
So, in June, I cooked down the plums and strained them twice, added some "Fresh Fruit", double bagged them in freezer bags and then put them in the deep freezer. I am making the jelly today (December 12th) and so far, so good.
The best part... It is a chilly day here today, so the hot, steamy kitchen feels fantastic! Much better than June!
A yummy "Sand Plum" party appetizer: Place a bar of cream cheese on a pretty serving dish and pour a jar of sand plum jelly over the top. Serve with crackers. YUM!
