PLUM CONSERVE

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My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired with cheese as an appetizer, and makes a great dessert topping for ice cream or pound cake. -Ginny Beadle, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds medium Italian plums, pitted and quartered
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup quartered and thinly sliced mandarin oranges
1/2 cup orange juice
3 cups sugar, divided
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine plums, cranberries, oranges, orange juice and 2-1/2 cups sugar. Mix remaining sugar with pectin; set aside. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and plums soften, about 15 minutes. Stir in pectin mixture and walnuts; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute., Remove from heat. Ladle hot mixture into 7 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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