APPLE-LEMON MARMALADE

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From Anne Gardon's "Preserving for All Seasons." I want to try this in the next year or so.

Provided by JenSmith

Categories     Lemon

Time 8h45m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lemons
3 cups water
3 lbs cooking apples (about 12 medium apples)
6 cups sugar
6 mint sprigs, tied up in cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Cut lemons in two and slice thinly, removing pits. Soak in water overnight. Cook over moderate heat until peel is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Peel and core apples. Cut in thin slices. Combine apples, lemons with their liquid, sugar and mint.
  • Bring to a boil while stirring. Reduce heat and cook until thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove mint. Ladle into hot, sterilized jars and seal.
  • You may sterilize this jam in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes, if desired.

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