• 1½ lb. plums
• 1½ lb. apples (prepared weight)
• ¾ pt

Wash the plums. Peel and core the apples. Stew the fruit slowly in the water until the skins of the plums are softened. Add the sugar, stir over a low heat till dissolved, bring to the boil and boil rapidly till setting point is reached.

Pour into warm, dry jars and cover.