Plum Nutty Conserve

Hope this is as good as Mrs. Van Z's.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 4 8oz. jars

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs  fresh plums
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  grated  orange rind
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice
• 1 3⁄4 ounces  powdered fruit pectin (1 pkg.)
• 5 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. Remove and discard pits from plums (do not peel).
2. Chop plums into 1/2" pieces.
3. Combine chopped plums, orange rind and orange juice in a large Dutch oven.
4. Stir in powdered fruit pectin.
5. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in sugar.
7. Return to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat; skim off foam.
9. Stir 5 minutes.
10. Stir in walnuts.
11. Quickly spoon hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
12. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
13. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
14. Process in boiling-water bath for 15 minutes.