Old Fashion Yellow Plum Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups yellow plums, diced and pitted (keep the skins on)
4 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients and bring to boil slowly, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Cook quickly until jelly point (approximate 13 - 20 minutes) stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Pour into sterilized jars.