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* Exported from MasterCook *
Sand Plum Jelly
Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Jellies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 lbs sand plums -- 3 lbs ripe and 1 lb under ripe 1 cup water 1 pkg powdered pectin 7 cups sugar
wash and pick over the plums; do not pit or peel. Crush them in the bottom of a large enameled kettle with the 1 cup of water, bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes. Crush again with a vegetable masher as the fruit softens. Strain through a jelly bag; add a little water to bring the measure up to 5 cups of juice. Return juice to the kettle, reserving 1 cup in which to mix the pectin; combine pectin and reserved juice and bring to a full boil, stirring constantly, Add the sugar, continue stirring, and boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, skim, and immediately pour into hot sterile 1/2 pint jars, leaving 14 inch head space. Cap and give a 5 minute hot water bath.
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