Spiced Italian Plums (Prunes) In Port

Spiced Italian Plums (Prunes) In Port


1. Cut plums in half and remove pit. Combine sugar, water, orange peel, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer a few minutes. Add plums, a layer at a time to heat through, about 2 minutes. Remove plums from syrup.

2. Pack hot plums into hot pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

3. Repeat with remaining plums.

4. Reheat syrup to a boil. Remove from heat; discard cinnamon sticks. Stir in port.

5. Pour over plums, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. (add a few cloves and pieces of orange peel to each jar). Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps.

6. Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.

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