Makes about 2½ cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound plums, halved and stoned
• 2 cups warmed sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the plums in a pan with ½ cup water and bring to a simmer, then cook gently for 10 minutes until the plums are soft but still intact.
2. Add the warmed sugar to the fruit and stir over a low heat until all the sugar has dissolved, then turn up the heat and boil rapidly to reach setting point. Skim if necessary.
3. Pour the jam into hot, sterilized jars and seal.