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Chocolate Plum Jam (Dessert Spread) – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips

Chocolate plum jam is a creative and flavorful way to preserve seasonal fruit, combining sweet plums with rich cocoa notes.

Best in season: Autumn
Time
50 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Medium
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Chocolate plum jam is a rich and unique dessert preserve with deep fruity and cocoa flavor.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 5 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • plums
    1 portion
  • cocoa powder
    1 portion
  • butter
    1 portion
  • sugar
    800 g
  • lemon juice
    1 tbsp
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 50 min
1

Prepare the Plums

Wash, pit, and chop the plums into even pieces for consistent cooking.

2

Release the Juice

Mix plums with sugar and let them release natural juices.

3

Cook the Base

Cook over medium heat, stirring and removing foam to maintain a clean flavor.

4

Add Cocoa and Butter

Stir in cocoa and butter, then cook briefly until smooth and glossy.

5

Jar and Store

Pour into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and allow to cool.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

Why Jam Is Too RunnyWhy Fermented Plums Are Too Sour
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Proportion calculators

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Guides and tips

Explanations about sterilization, storage, and common mistakes.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.