High Dumpsy Dearie Traditional English Fruit Jam

Indulge in the charming, old-world flavors of High Dumpsy Dearie, a traditional English fruit jam that combines the natural sweetness of apples, plums, and pears with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. This classic preserve showcases the best of seasonal fruits, slowly simmered to perfection and balanced with a touch of lemon juice for brightness. Easy to prepare in just over an hour, this jam is ideal for spreading on freshly baked scones, buttery toast, or as a delightful addition to your dessert table. Perfect for canning enthusiasts or anyone with a love for heritage recipes, this jam can be stored for up to a year, making it a timeless addition to your pantry.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Cooking apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 500 grams Plums (stones removed and quartered)
• 500 grams Pears (peeled, cored, and diced)
• 1.5 kilograms Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 300 milliliters Water

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the fruit by peeling, coring, and dicing the apples and pears, and removing the stones and quartering the plums.

Step 2

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the prepared apples, plums, pears, and water. Simmer gently over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and begun to break down.

Step 3

Add the granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to the fruit mixture. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Allow it to boil, stirring frequently, for 30-35 minutes or until the mixture thickens and reaches setting point.

Step 5

To test for setting point, place a small spoonful of the jam onto a cold plate and let it cool for a moment. Push it with your finger—if it wrinkles slightly, the jam is ready. If not, continue boiling and test again periodically.

Step 6

Once the jam reaches the desired consistency, remove it from the heat and carefully skim off any foam from the surface with a spoon.

Step 7

Sterilize glass jars by washing them in hot, soapy water, rinsing thoroughly, and drying in a low oven (around 110°C/230°F) for 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Pour the hot jam into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1 cm of headspace at the top. Seal immediately with sterilized lids and allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature.

Step 9

Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within a month.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3338.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6508.6

Total Fat 3.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1706.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.2g	0%
Total Sugars 1649.5g
Protein 7.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 153.2mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1945.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.4%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.1%