Damsons and Other Stone Fruit

Ingredients

• damsons or other stone fruit
• good corks

Directions

1. Gather the fruit before it is fully ripe on a dry day.

2. Remove any damaged or bruised fruit.

3. Pack the fruit into dry bottles.

4. Cork the bottles loosely with good corks.

5. Place the bottles in a pan with cold water, reaching halfway up the necks.

6. Heat the water gently to boiling point and maintain for 2-3 minutes.

7. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.

8. Once cold, cork the bottles tightly and store in a cool, dry place.