Brandied Plum preserves

These soft-set preserves highlight the flavors of perfect summer plums with an edge of brandy and the warmth of cinnamon and cloves. These preserves make a sauce perfect for meat, fish, or your morning waffle. If you can stand the idea of giving yours up, it makes a great hostess or housewarming gift, or something new for your favorite grillmaster! Try adding a spoonful to your marinara sauce to bring it a delicious new level of sophistication. Note: if you prefer a more solid-set type jam, just put the preserves in the refrigerator before opening the jar.

We always use simple ingredients at Dory Dozens Delights: fresh Black Kat plums, cane sugar, plum brandy*, hand-squeezed lemon juice, fruit pectin, fresh grated cinnamon, and fresh ground cloves. *Maraska Sljivovica Slivovitz plum brandy from Croatia contains alcohol which cooks off as the preserves are prepared for the jars.