[header] How to peel plums [title] Boil a pot of water. [step] The pot should be large enough to hold at least four or five plums. Use enough water to allow you to submerge the plums completely. 
You want the water to come to a full, rolling boil so you won't have to leave the plums in the hot water for too long. If you over boil them, they'll get mushy.