• 2½ lb. damsons
• ¾–1 pt. water
• 3 lb.

Remove the stalks, wash the damsons and put into the pan with the water. Stew slowly until the damsons are well broken’ down. Add the sugar, stir over a low heat till dissolved, bring to the boil, then boil rapidly. Remove stones as they rise to the surface (a stone-basket clipped to the side of the pan is useful for holding the stones, and allows any liquid to drip back into the pan). Continue