Plum Jam

[Hungry]

I made Plum jam in Oct 2004.
This from the light, yellow plums. ( don't know the name)this jam came out beautiful, tasty, a little on the tart side but, a good plum flavor.
I still have about 6, 1/2 pints. They have tuned dark. I opened one yesterday it does not have any "old" taste but it has lost some of it's flavor.

Any problem with eating it??

TIA,
Charlie

 

[Michael in FtW]

If it was properly made and canned - I don't see any apparent health problem with eating it if it doesn't have fuzz or foam on the top. Jams are good for a year when properly processed - and you're talking about something only 16 months old. I've had jams that were pushing the 2-year mark that were still good.

 

[ronjohn55]

The darkening color is likely just the effect of oxidation. Not a big issue.

I agree with Michael. Unless you open it up and discover that a new lifeform seems to have taken up residence , it should be fine.

John

 

[Hungry]

Thanks for the responses.
As I said, the only thing I was concerned about was the discoloration.
Taste is fine!

Thanks again,
Charlie