Ingredients:
2 lbs firm-ripe fresh plums, halved and pitted 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
Directions:
Coarsely chop plums and stir together with sugar, water, and cinnamon stick in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally (more often toward end of cooking to prevent sticking), until thickened and reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, 1 hour to 2 hours.
Discard cinnamon stick and cool preserves. Transfer to an airtight container and chill, covered.
Preserves keep chilled about 1 month. |