Too ripe for jam?

[Mal]

So I've just inherited about 3 pound of plums from next door - they're pretty ripe - soft to the touch - are they too far gone for Jam? Is there such a thing as too far gone for jam?

[Mylovelyhorse]

Well fruit which is slightly underripe is usually preferred for making jam - higher acidity/pectin content usually, so therefore a better set. But you could always make plum chutney, where the quality of the fruit isn't that important...

Enjoy!

[Mal]

Did a chutney - spiced plum. Tastes quite nice, maybe a bit vinegary. I'm sure the flavours will develop over the next few months...