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  • 1.8 kg (4lb) of red plums, halved and stoned
  • Half a bottle of red wine
  • Mulled wine spices eg. cinammon, nutmeg and cloves
  • Piece of orange zest without pith
  • 1.8kg (4lb) sugar

    Method

    • step 1

      Put the plums and wine into a preserving pan, and place the spices and zest into the pan. Cook gently until the plum skins are soft.
    • step 2

      Add the sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 10 minutes or until the setting point has reached.
    • step 3

      Add a knob of butter and stir in.
    • step 4

      Pot into cool, sterilised jars, seal and label.
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