Friday, July 10, 2009

Spiced Plum Butter

Spiced Plum Butter
4 lbs plums, quartered
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 c sugar
3/4 c orange juice

Combine juice & plums In a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, & let simmer 30 minutes or until tender.
Place plum mixture in a mixer or food processor/blender; process until smooth.
Press pureed mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
Combine plum mixture, sugar, & remaining ingredients in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hr or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 months.

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