yield 10 lb.
6 lb. plums
1 pint water
6 lb. sugar
1. Cut the washed and drained plums in half, and remove the stones.
2. Quarter the plums and add the water, in the pan.
3. Crack about 12 of the stones, remove the kernels and blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes before splitting them in half.
4. Add to the pan. Simmer until the fruit is pulpy, stir in the sugar and boil rapidly until setting point is reached
5. Remove from the heat, skim, pot, cover, and label.
