PLUM CONSERVE
Instructions:
- 4 qt. plums
- 1 c. hot water
- 2 lb. sugar
- 1 lb. raisins
- 2 c. English walnut meats
- Wash the plums, cut them in half, and remove the seeds.
- Add the water to the sugar, place over the fire in a preserving kettle, and stir until the mixture comes to a rapid boil.
- Wash the raisins, which should be seeded, add them with the plums to the sirup, and cook until the mixture is the consistency of jelly.
- Just before removing from the stove, add the nut meats.
- Pour the mixture into hot sterilized glasses, cool, seal, and label.
- If very sour plums are used, increase the amount of sugar.