Plum Preserve

Plums are naturally fairly sour but the honey and sugar make them wonderfully sweet.

Makes 2 x 1 litre jars of  Plum preserve

• 900 g red plums
• 800 g (1 000 ml) sugar
• 500 ml honey
• 125 ml water
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Tightly pack plums into 2 sterilised jars. Put remaining ingredients in a saucepan and heat slowly, stirring until sugar has dissolved completely. Fill jars to the top with hot syrup and close tightly. Put them in a saucepan large enough so they can stand upright. Cover jars with water. Cover saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and remove jars with tongs. Set aside to cool.