Italian Plum Preserves

Title:
Italian Plum Preserves

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Jams,
Jellies




Ingredients:





          Nonstick cooking spray


    10 c  Italian plums (or similar


          -freestone plums); chopped


          -and quarter


     7 c  Sugar


          Juice of 2 lemons






 Spray the insides of the pot with nonstick cooking spray. Combine plums,


 sugar, and lemon juice in pot. Over medium-low heat, mix well to combine.


 Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, removing foam as it forms. Simmer


 until thick, about 25-35 minutes ( until 220 degrees) , stirring


 occaisionally. Ladle into hot sterilized jars to within 1/8-inch of jar


 top. Place lids on and process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.


 


 NOTES : A very luscious jam. It puts commercial plum jam to shame.  Try


 other plums such as Damson, or a combination of plums, for perfect English


 muffin spread.


 Recipe by: Pastapest


 


 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Suzy Wert 
on May 15, 1998