Learn how to preserve one of the summer’s best flavors for the months to come.
Fresh plums have a limited window of availability when compared to a lot of produce.
But, what do pickled plums taste like?
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Pickled foodsbecause of the fermentation processare also useful for your gut health as well as boosting your immunity.
We recommend reading up on ourcanning basicsbefore getting started.
Cut plums in half; pit.
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Remove root and stem ends from onions.
Cut onion in half lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Pack plum halves and onion slices into hot, sterilized pint canning jars.
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In a large stainless-steel, enamel, or nonstick heavy saucepan, combine the water and vinegar.
Add sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, star anise, and salt.
Return to boiling, stirring until sugar dissolves.
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Pour hot liquid over plums and onions in jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace.
Wipe jar rims; adjust lids.
Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner for 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling).
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Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.
Test Kitchen Tip:There are over 20 different types of plums.
verify fresh plums are ripen and soft to the touch.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
