Prune Jam

 

 

 

1 lb Dried Prunes

1 pint Water

3 tbsp Lemon Juice

3 lbs Sugar

1 bottle Certo

 

 

 

1.         Add 1 pint water to the prunes in a saucepan, leave for at least 4

hours.

 

 

2.         Bring to the boil and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.

 

 

3.         strain the fruit and remove stones; chop finely and mix with the juice.

 

 

4.         Measure 2 lbs prepared fruit and the juice into a large saucepan

making up the weight with water if necessary.

 

 

5.         Add the lemon juice and sugar.  Mix well.

 

 

6.         Heat slowly, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved.

 

 

7.         Bring to a full rolling boil and boil rapidly for 1 minute.

 

 

8.         Remove from the heat and stir in the Certo.

 

 

9.         Skim, pot and cover in the usual way.