Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        plums
                        grated peel of 1/2 orange
   6                    whole         cloves
   1      stick         cinnamon -- (3-to 4-inch)
   2      cups          port wine
   1      cup           sugar

Preparation:

1. Slash each plum to the pit on one side. 2. Combine plums, orange peel, cloves, cinnamon, wine and sugar in large heavy saucepan; bring to a boil. 3. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until plums begin to soften. (Time will vary with the size and ripeness of the fruit.) 4. Cool plums in saucepan; transfer to storage container and pour port sauce over the fruit. 5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 or 2 days. Serve with syrup.