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Plum Catsup

Here's how you make Plum Catsup
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 135m
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 pounds plums, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 7 cups granulated sugar (3 pounds)
  • 2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place plums and water in a Dutch oven or large pot.

  • Step 2: Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until plums are softened and release their liquid, about 15 minutes.

  • Step 3: Simmer until plums are very soft and beginning to disintegrate, about 30 minutes.

  • Step 4: Mash until mostly smooth, then stir in remaining ingredients.

  • Step 5: Simmer, stirring often, until thickened to jamlike consistency, 1 1/2-2 hours.

  • Step 6: Cool and refrigerate.

  • Step 7: This will keep in the refrigerator for about a month. Please see description if you wish to can.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 12 1-cup jars if canning recipe.
  • Canning equipment, if canning.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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