WILD PLUM JELLY

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I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail and make this jelly. It's so good served with toast, pancakes or waffles! -Ludell Heuser, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

5 pounds wild plums, halved and pitted
4 cups water
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
7-1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

In a stockpot, simmer plums and water until tender, about 30 minutes. Line a strainer with four layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place plum mixture in strainer; cover with edges of cheesecloth. Let stand until liquid measures 5-1/2 cups, about 30 minutes., Return liquid to the pan. Add pectin; stir and bring to a boil. Add sugar; bring to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.