Because we imagine that these are the pants we will be wearing when we eat Plum butter preserves all throughout the wintertime.
Plum butter is a thick compote or plum puree that is made from boiled-down fresh plums and sugar. In Germany plum butter is known as "Pflaumenmus". Spread on warm bread, toast, or scones.
Plum Butter
Makes 370 mL thick jam
Ingredients:
630 g plums (a small container)
255 g sugar
60 mL water
1 tsp cinnamon
Directions:
Cut plums in half and remove stone. Put plums into a heavy bottom pan and add water and sugar. Set over medium heat and cook until softened.
Add cinnamon and cook for 30-40 minutes until thickened, testing often with the freezer method.
Once the butter has thickened, pour into sterilized mason jars and follow canning best practice instructions.
