Post by carnation037 on Jan 25, 2003 11:07:49 GMT -6
Plum Amaretto Jam
4 cups chopped prune plums, about 1 /2 pounds
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Combine the plums, sugar and lemon juice in a large pan.
Cook and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Increase the heat to medium/high/
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently.
Boil, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes or until a few drops
of jam dropped on to a chilled plate thickens quickly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Stir in liqueur.
Ladle into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe the rims clean and seal immediately with the two-piece
lids (top and screw-on ring).
Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Cool, label and store.
Makes three 1/2 pint jars.
4 cups chopped prune plums, about 1 /2 pounds
3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Combine the plums, sugar and lemon juice in a large pan.
Cook and stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
Increase the heat to medium/high/
Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently.
Boil, uncovered, for 15 to 18 minutes or until a few drops
of jam dropped on to a chilled plate thickens quickly.
Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Stir in liqueur.
Ladle into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe the rims clean and seal immediately with the two-piece
lids (top and screw-on ring).
Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Cool, label and store.
Makes three 1/2 pint jars.