Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hi all, I scored a case of plums today & was thinking I'd try to make a plum butter in the crockpot, like apple butter. Has anyone done this? I'm wondering if I should peel the plums - the skins are kind of sharp tasting sometimes. Any advice appreciated Thanks & Peace, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Plum Butter Recipe 11 cups pitted, thinly sliced plums (approx. 4 1/2 lbs. whole) 3-3/4 cups sugar 1 cup water 1/2 tsp. cinnamon In a 6-8 quart saucepan, combine plums and water. Simmer 12-15 minutes or until skins separate from fruit, stirring every 5 mins. Press through food mill or sieve. Pour mixture back into saucepan. Add sugar and cinnamon. Over med-high heat, bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thick, about 20-25 mins. Mixture should be thick and smooth (test on a cold plate). Immediately fill hot jars (half-pints) with mixture leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process in boiling water canner for 5-10 minutes. Yields 5-6 half-pints Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - strayfeather1 Saturday, July 22, 2006 5:37 PM plum butter? Hi all, I scored a case of plums today & was thinking I'd try to make a plum butter in the crockpot, like apple butter. Has anyone done this? I'm wondering if I should peel the plums - the skins are kind of sharp tasting sometimes. Any advice appreciated Thanks & Peace, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 -Diane, I have not made plum butter but checked my book " Perfect Preserves " and the recipe does state to peel the plums by immersing them in boiling water for 45 seconds, remove and plunge into cold water. States that the peels then can easily be removed with your hands.I can send to you the complete recipe if you would like it. This warns that the plum butter cools rapidly so one must work quickly to pour the hot mixture into the jars. Seems to me the crock pot idea would be perfect as you would not have to worry about stove top sticking or scorching and it will stay hot. Deanna-- In , " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001 wrote: > > Hi all, > > I scored a case of plums today & was thinking I'd try to make a plum > butter in the crockpot, like apple butter. Has anyone done this? I'm > wondering if I should peel the plums - the skins are kind of sharp > tasting sometimes. > > Any advice appreciated > > Thanks & Peace, > Diane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 -Diane, I have the info from my book " Perfect Preserves " on how to peel and prepare the plums. I would be happy to send it to you if you need it. Deanna -- In , " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001 wrote: > > Hi all, > > I scored a case of plums today & was thinking I'd try to make a plum > butter in the crockpot, like apple butter. Has anyone done this? I'm > wondering if I should peel the plums - the skins are kind of sharp > tasting sometimes. > > Any advice appreciated > > Thanks & Peace, > Diane > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Even tho' I've started these, I'd love to see the recipe Deanna, thank you very much Peace, Diane , " genny_y2k " <genny_y2k wrote: > > -Diane, > I have the info from my book " Perfect Preserves " on how to peel and > prepare the plums. I would be happy to send it to you if you need it. > Deanna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Can someone put the recipe out there for me to copy? I am not too sure of myself when it comes to canning/putting up stuff. Luanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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