PLUMS IN PLUM WINE WITH ROSEMARY

      Title: PLUMS IN PLUM WINE WITH ROSEMARY
  Categories: Preserves, Desserts, Herbs
       Yield: 2 Quarts
  
   2 1/2 c  Fresh plums
   2 1/2 c  Plum wine
   1 1/2 c  Water
       2 c  Sugar
       6    3 inch sprigs of rosemary
  
   Wash and dry plums, the prick each one several times. Combine wine,
   water, sugar and two sprigs rosemary in a non-reactive pan and cook
   over med-high heat stirring frequently, until mixture boils and sugar
   is dissolved. Remove from heat, let steep for 30 mins.
   
   Prepare jars, lids and boiling water bath. Remove rosemary and bring
   liquid to boil over med-high heat, stirrng occasionally. Fill each
   jar with plums and two sprigs of rosemeary, leaving 1/2
   inchheadspace. Pour the liquid over fruit til just covered. Wipe rims
   with clean towel and attach the lids securely.
   
   Place jars in boiling water bath, and when water returns to boil,
   process for 25 mins.
   
   Small sweet plums and sweet japanese plum wine works well.
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