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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Plum Conserve

January 24, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Dutch	Penndutch, Jams	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3	lb	Plum
3	lb	Sugar
1	lb	Raisins
1/2	lb	Walnuts, chopped
2		Orange

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash oranges, remove seeds and grind. Pit the plums and cut in quarters.
Combine the oranges and plums and add the sugar and raisins. Simmer about
1-1/2 hours. Add the walnuts and cook about 45 minutes longer. Pour into
sterilized jars and seal. Source:  Pennsylvania Dutch Cook Book - Fine Old
Recipes, Culinary Arts Press, 1936.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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