posted by Nalani 03-26-99 8:39 AM
Plum Butter
1 1/2 pounds of fresh plums, sliced and pitted
2 Cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of each: nutmeg, cloves, and allspice
In heavy kettle, stir plums and 1/2 cup of the sugar over lowest heat. When juices flow, bring to boil: cook for 5 minutes or until fruit is tender. Pour into blender (orfood processer). Chop on low speed, 2 seconds.
Return mixture to kettle: add remaining sugar and spices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, yet maintain active bubbling: cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Butter is done when it sheets from a metal spoon.
Or, pour a spoonful on a chilled saucer. If no rim of liquis forms around edge of butter, it is done. Ladle at once into hot sterilized screw-top jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal. Makes 3 half-pints.
Note: For a thicker butter, cook 5 minutes more.