PEACHY PLUM PRESERVES

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Sweet peaches combined with tart plums make an everyday spread something special.

Provided by Renee Pottle

Categories     Homemade Jam

Time 6h40m

Yield 7 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups peeled, chopped peaches
5 cups chopped tart plums
6 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Combine the fruit and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Stir to mix well.
  • Cover and let sit at room temperature for 6 hours, or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Spoon into a large Dutch oven.
  • Bring slowly to a boil, stirring frequently.
  • Boil gently until the fruit becomes almost clear and the syrup is thick, 40 - 50 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking.
  • Ladle into clean, ½ pint jars. Cover with two-piece caps.
  • Process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes.

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