PERSIMMON MARMALADE

Persimmon Marmalade image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 6 half-pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 quarts ripe persimmons
3/4 cup honey
1 cup orange juice (fresh is best)
1 orange, grated rind of

Steps:

Cut the tops off the persimmons; scoop out the flesh.
Discard the seeds and cores.
Crush the fruit and cook with the remaining ingredients over medium heat until mixture is thick., taking care not to scorch.
Ladle into hot canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe edges of jars with a clean cloth, place lids and screw bands on fingertip-tight.
Process in boiling water bath for ten minutes.
Remove to a protected countertop and allow to cool undisturbed for 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 2.1, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 40.3, Protein 0.6