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                             Sand Plum Jelly

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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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