Plum Jam

• 5 cups plum puree (about 3 lbs. ripe plums)
• 6 cups sugar
• ¾ cup water

Makes about 10 6-oz. glasses.

To prepare fruit:
Wash and drain plums. Remove stems and damaged spots. Add water and boil gently 10 to 15 minutes, until fruit is very soft. Rub through a coarse sieve or food mill to remove pits and skins.

To make jam:
Measure plum puree into a kettle. Add sugar and stir well. Place on high heat and stir constantly. Cook until it gives a jam test. Remove from heat. Skim and stir alternately for 5 minutes. Ladle jam into hot containers and seal immediately.