1 gallon sand plums, well washed, leaves removed and any rotten fruit removed. 2 cups water. Jelly. 6 cups sand plum juice. 6 tablespoons real fruit pectin. 6 cups sugar. 8 half-pint canning jars ...

If her family doesn’t get their beach plum jelly at Christmas, she said, she knows she’s going to hear about it. “My relatives, they just love it,” she said.

Directions . In a stockpot, simmer plums and water until tender, about 30 minutes. Line a strainer with 4 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl.

Taming The Wild Beach Plum If you've never seen a beach plum, you're not the only one. They only grow in sandy, coastal areas — and some years, the gnarly, windblown bushes just don't bear fruit ...

Sandhill plum jelly is one of their most requested items. The Hutchinson women sell the jelly at area farmers markets, specialty stores and online. “It is No. 1 as far as jellies go,” said Gerard.

With more than 2,000 orchard trees and others growing wild on its 130 acres, Jalma is the largest beach plum farm in the state. The Georges use an old family recipe to make a reduced-sugar beach ...

Quarter and destone the fruit and place in a saucepan. Add the remaining ingredients apart from the gelatine, and set on a high heat to bring to a rapid boil.

Put the plums, lemon juice and 150ml/5fl oz water in a heavy-based saucepan or preserving pan. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for about 5 minutes until the plums are beginning to soften a little.