Plum Nutty Conserve Recipes

PLUM CONSERVE

Steps:

• Combine plums and sugar, let stand until juice forms-about 1 hour.
• Combine plum mixture, pineapple and lemon in a 6 quart or larger pot.
• Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until thick-around 40 minutes, or until the jell point.
• Remove from heat and stir in nuts.
• Quickly ladle into clean, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Process in a boiling water bath 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

PLUM CONSERVES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large pot except for pecans.
• Bing to a boil stirring till sugar is dissolved.
• Cook rapidly almost to the gelling point.
• About 15 minutes of a rolling boil while being stirred.
• Add pecans cook and stir for 5 more minutes.
• Pour into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Remove air bubbles.
• Adjust the caps.
• Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Make sure tops of jar are cover by an inch of water.
• Cool at room temperature and store in your cabinet.
• Chill after opening.

DAMSON PLUM CONSERVE

Steps:

• Pit plums, cover with water and cook until soft.
• Add raisins, orange pulp and sugar.
• Cook until smooth and thick.
• Add nuts and cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes.
• Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal.