Plum Preserves

Submitted by Martina

"As requested, a plum preserve using pectin. I am guessing on the yield as I found this one on the net."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 4-5 pints

ingredients

• 2 quarts plums
• 1 1⁄2 oranges, grated rind
• 3 cups raisins
• 1 1⁄2 cups of chopped nuts
• 1 1⁄2 lemons, grated rind and juice
• 4 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 bottle fruit pectin

directions

1. Wash plums, cover with water.
2. Cook until tender.
3. Remove seeds and cut up.
4. Measure 6 cups pulp.
5. Add sugar, juice and grated peel of orange and lemons and raisins.
6. Cook until thick and clear.
7. Add nuts, then pectin.
8. Pour into hot sterilized jars.