Plum Nutty Conserve

• 2 1/2 lbs fresh plums
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 3/4 ounces powdered fruit pectin (1 pkg.)
• 5 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1. Remove and discard pits from plums (do not peel).
2. Chop plums into 1/2" pieces.
3. Combine chopped plums, orange rind and orange juice in a large Dutch oven.
4. Stir in powdered fruit pectin.
5. Bring mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in sugar.
7. Return to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from heat; skim off foam.
9. Stir 5 minutes.
10. Stir in walnuts.
11. Quickly spoon hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
12. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims.
13. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands.
14. Process in boiling-water bath for 15 minutes.

fresh plums, orange rind, orange juice, powdered fruit, sugar, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/plum-nutty-conserve-51726 (may not work)