Cherry plum jam

Wash the cherry plums thoroughly, cut them and remove the stones without discading them.

Place the cherry plums in a pot with their juices, the sugar as well as the stones that you have kept which you tie in a piece of cheesecloth.

Allow it to boil over strong heat for about 5 minutes and then turn down the heat leaving it to simmer until it sets. Stir often using a wooden spoon so that the jam doesnt' stick to the pot.

It takes about 35-40 minutes of boiling. A little while before you remove it from heat, add the lemon juice.

Store while hot in sterilized jars and turn them upside down until they cool.