Chinese Plum Sauce

Ingredients

• 8 cups plums, pitted, Halved (3 lb/1.5 kg)
• 1 cup onion, Chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, Minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon coriander, Ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon clove

Directions

1. 1

   In large heavy saucepan, bring plums, onions, water, ginger and garlic to boil over medium heat; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until plums and onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Press through food mill or sieve and return to clean pan; stir in sugar, vinegar, coriander, salt, cinnamon, pepper and cloves.

3. 3

   Bring to boil, stirring; reduce heat to low and simmer until mixture reaches consistency of applesauce, about 45 minutes.

4. 4

   Fill and seal jars; process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Makes about 4 cups