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Use the plums if they are yellow and ripe, but if they're still green, spread them out in an airy place and let them ripen for 3-4 days.
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Place the plums in a bowl, fill it with plenty of water and soak for about 3 hours to remove any bitterness.
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If they plums are ripened, this step is unnecessary, but I generally prefer to do it for good measure.
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Drain the water, and carefully wash the plums under running water.
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Next, use a toothpick (or a bamboo skewer) to remove stems and put them in a large pot.
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Add plenty of water to the pot and heat over heat high.
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Once the small bubbles start to appear, reduce the heat to low.
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Simmer the plums until they become soft (but with the skin still attached).
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This should take about 5 minutes.
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Carefully drain in a colander, while preserving the boiled water for later use.
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Allow it to cool completely.
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Remove the plum seeds from by mashing them with your fingers.
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Carefully remove the flesh around the seed as well.
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Mash the flesh with a masher.
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See Helpful Hint No.
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Combine the plum and boiled water (100 ml) from Step 6, and turn on the heat.
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Simmer for 7-8 minutes while continuously stirring with a spatula.
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See Helpful Hint No.
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Add the granulated sugar and honey, then simmer for another 7-8 minutes while continuing to stir.
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Once it becomes very silky and smooth, turn off the heat.
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Store in a sterilized jar.
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For a tasty plum juice, reheat the remaining boiled water and add as much sugar as you like and let it cool.
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Chill it in the fridge and enjoy!
