Spiced Plum Jam

Spiced plum jam is packed full of the flavors of the holiday. It's an excellent topping for biscuits or toast.

4 lbs plums
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup spiced rum
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 or 4 half pint jam jars

Blanch the plums by cutting an x through the skin on the bottom of each plum. Immerse in boiling water for 45 seconds then remove and immerse in ice water for 4 or 5 minutes. When you remove the plums from the ice water you should be able to slide your finger under the skin, and easily peel it away.

Sterilize your jam jars.
Pit and chop the plums.
Place chopped plums in a thick botttomed cooking pot, and add the sugar and rum. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add the spices. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the jam thickens and is ready to set. (Testing jam for set)

Spoon jam into hot jars, wipe down the rims and seal with the lid.
Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.