Coco Plum Preserve

A

• 4 cups water
• 2 pounds ripe hicacos (coco plums)

1. In a pot, bring water included in A to a boil. Remove from heat, add coco plums, and soak for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse in fresh water, and peel immediately.
2. In a pot, mix peeled coco plums with water and sugar included in B. Bring rapidly to a boil, turn heat to moderate, and cook until syrup thickens to light stage (Candy Ther