1 1/2 lbs. nectarines
1 1/2 lbs. plums
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. powdered pectin
7 c. sugar

Peel and pit nectarines. Pit plums. Coarsely chop both fruits. Place chopped fruit in large saucepot. Stir in lemon juice and pectin. Place over high heat and bring to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour into hot jars, leaving 1/4 head space. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Adjust caps.

Yield: about 8 half pints.