David Beckham Is in His Homemade Jam Era—Here’s How You Can Join Him

If you’re looking for David Beckham these days, there’s a good chance you’ll find him in the garden. Now retired from soccer, the former midfielder has developed a passion for growing his own food at his Cotswolds estate. If you watched the Beckham documentary on Netflix, you’ll know this is not just any garden; it’s part of a sprawling property in the English countryside, where he lives with his wife, Victoria Beckham, and their youngest children.

Beckham’s beloved garden even has its own orchard, likely where he grows the plums for his homemade jam. Yes, Beckham is fully embracing wholesome living. When he’s not getting his hands dirty among the plants, he’s in the kitchen making jam, which he affectionately labels “David Beckjam” with his own label maker.

Victoria Beckham

David Beckham’s homemade plum jam

Victoria has shared several videos of Beckham with his jam on social media, noting how “proud” he is of his creations. “He’s quite the entrepreneur, aren’t you, darling?” she says in one clip.

In another, Victoria films Beckham standing over a pan of caramelized plums. He explains that while he’s already made one batch with granulated sugar, he’s now trying a “healthier version” using fructose, a natural sugar found in fruit and honey. “Honestly, I’m impressed,” Victoria says.

Beckham hasn’t revealed his full recipe, but jam recipes typically include a few spices and lemon juice to enhance the flavor. These extras aren’t essential, though. Basic jam typically requires just a few simple ingredients: fruit, sugar, and a splash of water, simmered and mashed until thick and sticky.

Brooklyn Beckham

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It seems jam-making runs in the family. Beckham’s eldest son, Brooklyn, is also a fan. In a recent TikTok, he’s seen washing strawberries, removing the stems, chopping them, and simmering them with lemon, sugar, and water before blending and crushing the mixture into jam.

Jar it like Beckham: 5 easy vegan jam recipes

If you’re feeling inspired to make your own Beckjam, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite recipes below.

Melissa King

1 Raspberry Vanilla Chia Jam

Taken from Melissa King’s Easy. Whole. Vegan.: 100 Flavor-Packed, No-Stress Recipes for Busy Families, this simple jam recipe is full of goodness, thanks to raspberries and chia seeds. It’s quick to make and perfect for spreading on your morning toast.
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Joni Marie Newman

2 Balsamic Fig Jam

Balsamic vinegar and sweet figs make a surprisingly flavorful combination. Mix them with cane juice, apple juice, and a splash of lemon for an easy, delicious jam.
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3 Vegan Bourbon Bacon Jam

Think you can’t make bacon jam? Think again. This vegan version, made with plant-based bacon and a generous splash of bourbon, is especially good with vegan camembert.
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Liv Vegan Strong

4 Vegan Strawberry Jam

Make like Brooklyn and whip up this juicy, sweet classic: strawberry jam. All you need are three ingredients: strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice, plus about 20 minutes to spare.
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Joni Marie Newman

5 Vegan Plum Basil Jam

If you love the idea of Beckham’s plum jam, try making your own with this simple, flavorful plum basil jam recipe. It’s the perfect way to use up a bounty of ripe plums.
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