PUMPKIN PRESERVES

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This is quite an old recipe, but like all older recipes it is quite simple, uncomplicated and delicious.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Easy

Time P1DT50m

Yield 4 pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups cubed peeled pumpkin (1/2 inch cubes)
4 cups granulated sugar
1 lemon
5 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Layer pumpkin with sugar in a large bowl.
  • Cover and let stand overnight, stirring once or twice.
  • Next day, drain juice off of pumpkin into saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add pumpkin pieces, grated rind and chopped pulp of the lemon.
  • Add cloves (tied in a cheesecloth bag).
  • Cook on a slow boil for 40 minutes, or until pumpkin is clear and the mixture sheets from a spoon.
  • Remove the cloves and pour into hot sterile jars.
  • Seal.

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