*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Spicy Pickled Plums

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pickles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       lb           Firm ripe plums
   4                    Allspice berries
   4       sm           Dried red chiles
   4                    Cinnamon sticks (1")
   6                    Whole cloves
   4                    Mace blades
   3       c            Distilled malt vinegar
   3       c            Sugar

  Sterilize two 1 qt jars. Keep hot until needed. Prepare lids as
  manufacturer directs. Prick plums several times with a cocktail
  stick. Half fill hot jars with plums.
  
  Add 2 allspice berries, 2 chiles, 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves, and
  2 mace blades to each jar. Add remaining plums to fill jars. In a
  saucepan, combine vinegar and sugar and bring to a boil, stirring
  to dissolve sugar. Boil 5 minutes.
  
  Pour hot vinegar into jars to cover plums completely. Wipe rims of
  jars with a clean damp cloth. Attach lids and place in canner.
  Process 20 minutes in a boiling-water bath. Store in a cool dry
  dark place at least 1 month before serving.
  
  Yield: 2 Quarts
  
  Note:

  Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, if desired, and serve with cold
  meats and salads.


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