Do you think I could use plums instead of cherries in this cherry chai butter that Maria posted?

[barbara-in-va]

Plums are plentiful right now and cherries are done. I have tons of small purple ones but I don't know what they are called, maybe methley.

Thanks!

http://delectablemusings.com/2012/07/chai-cherry-butter.html

 

[mistral]

Yes, go for it--

YOu might need a little more sugar, though. I have saved this recipe, looks good!

 

[mistral]

And did you know that plums and cherries can be crossbred?

I think I read about this in the Los Angeles Times. Some of the fruit of these cherry-plum hybrids are starting to come to market now, or at least they are coming to the farmers' markets.

 

[barbara-in-va]

Thanks mistral, I am going to start these in the crock pot Fri nite so I can

can it Sat morning! And, I had no idea that plums and cherries were cousins. No wonder why I have read a number of recipes for a plum/cherry jam.