Plum Jam

• 1 pound plums
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 pound sugar

Method

Clean plums, cook in water until skins are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool and remove pits. Add sugar, heat slowly until sugar dissolves, then cook rapidly until thick. Partially cool, stirring occasionally, pour into sterile jars and seal.

Yield: 1/2 pint