PUMPKIN PRESERVES

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I got this recipe from a dear friend. I love these preserves. Posted this for Laura Darragh.

Provided by Beverley Williams

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 c pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 c sugar
1 medium lemon
5 whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Layer pumpkin with sugar in a large bowl. Cover and let stand overnight, stirring once or twice.
  • 2. Drain the juice off the pumpkin into a large pot. Bring to a boil and boil 10 minutes.
  • 3. Grate the lemon rind.
  • 4. Add the pumpkin pieces, grated rind and pulp from the lemon to the boiling juice.
  • 5. Tie cloves in a cheesecloth bag. Add to pot.
  • 6. Cook at a low boil for 40 minutes.
  • 7. Remove cloves and pour into hot, sterile jars. Seal. Makes 4 pints.

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