Microwave Plum Conserve

 

 

 

Makes 3 lbs

 

1 ½ lbs Plums

2 fl oz Water

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 lb 10 oz Sugar

1 fl oz Certo

 

 

 

1.         Wash the plums, cut into pieces and remove the stones.

 

 

2.         Place the fruit, lemon juice and water in a large bowl.  Cover and cook

on FULL POWER for 8 minutes, stir halfway through cooking.

 

 

3.         Add the sugar and mix well.  Cook on FULL POWER for 8 minutes. 

Stir every minute for the first 4 minutes.

 

 

4.         Stir in Certo.

 

 

5.         Cool slightly, skim if necessary.  Pot and cover in the usual way.

 

 

 

N.B.     Times will vary according to the power of the microwave oven.  We

used a 600 watt output oven.  Increase or decrease the times slightly

to suit your model.