Plum Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups plums, pitted and diced
4 cups sugar
1 cup water

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepot.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Cook rapidly almost to gelling point.
As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
Adjust two-piece lid caps.
Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.