• 6 cups chopped yellow plums (3 pounds) 
• 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar 
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 1 cup water 

Combine all ingredients. Bring slowly to boiling point, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. 
Cook rapidly almost to jellying point; takes about 20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Pour boiling hot into sterilized jars; seal. 

Yield: 4 (8 ounce) jars.