Preparation:
Sterilize 2 quart jars. Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as manufacturer
directs. Prick plums several times with a cocktail stick. Half fill hot
jars with plums.
Add 2 allspice berries, 2 chilies, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves and 2 blades
of mace to each jar. Add remaining plums to fill jars. In a saucepan,
combine vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Boil 5 minutes.
Pour hot vinegar into jars to cover plums completely. Wipe rims of jars
with a clean damp cloth. Attach lids and place in canner. Process 20
minutes in a boiling-water bath. Store in a cool dry dark place at least 1
month before serving.
Makes 2 quarts.
NOTE: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired, and serve with cold
meats and salads. |
