A popular Victorian Christmas treat. They have been around a long time. The sugaring technique is a pre-canning and freezing technique. The taste is quite sophisticated but still homey. Sugarplums You can dry your fruits with a dehydrator or in the oven.
Firm fruit works the best.
Do not store in airtight containers, store them in a cardboard box, in between sheets of waxed paper. They will keep as long as store-brought dried fruits. Slit a pound of plums down the seam and put them into the syrup. Poach gently until just tender, be sure they remain covered with syrup, or they will lose their color. Cool, cover and refrigerate overnight.