SANDRA'S EASY PRUNE PLUM GINGER JAM
Prune plums have a slight tang and are less juicy than other plums and are fabulous cooked, as the heat concentrates their flavor. It's divine drizzled over pancakes, ice cream and cheesecakes or spread over toast, bagels, scones and muffins... Yield: (Approximately 3-1/2 cups) Prep: 5 Mins. Cook: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 2 pounds (appx. 7 large) quartered, pitted prune plums (Found at Costco in a 4 lb container) 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons Dole orange-pineapple-banana juice Salt --1 tablespoon cold butter METHOD Over medium heat, bring prune plums, sugar, ginger, juice, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a pot, while stirring constantly then let cook for 10 minutes. Begin mashing prune plums with a potato masher, until mixture has the consistency of jam. Use tongs to remove skins, and continue cooking until you reach your desired consistency. Remove pot from heat, add the cold butter and incorporate using a wooden spoon (this eliminates th...