Chinese Plum Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 cups plums, pitted, Halved (3 lb/1.5 kg)
1 cup onion, Chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon gingerroot, Minced
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon coriander, Ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove

Preparation

In large heavy saucepan, bring plums, onions, water, ginger and garlic to boil over medium heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.
Press through food mill or sieve and return to clean pan; stir in sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.
Bring to boil, stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture reaches consistency of applesauce, about 45 minutes.
Fill and seal jars; process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
Makes about 4 cups