Plum Jelly

Ingredients

• as many as you have as needed Plums
• as needed to cover Water
• 1 pound per pound of juice White sugar

Instructions

1. 1Place the plums in a pot and pour sufficient boiling water over them to cover. Immediately pour off the water, draining the plums.
2. 2Place the plums in a preserving kettle (or large pot) with boiling water to cover again. Boil until the plums begin to open and some juice is extracted.
3. 3Pour off the liquid and strain it. Add 1 pound of white sugar for each pound of juice. Return the mixture to the kettle.
4. 4Boil the mixture for 20 minutes to 1/2 hour, or until it reaches the desired consistency. The plums can be used for pies or sauce.