Preserving Fruit

Ingredients

• a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit
• a pound of fruit
• enough water in the kettle to cover the fruit

Method

1. 1

   Dissolve the sugar in water, put the fruit into the kettle, and cook gently until the fruit becomes clear.

2. 2

   Do not stir, but skim off any scum.

3. 3

   When done, carefully put the fruit into jars and fill with syrup.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Food and health (1916) by Helen Kinne, page 32. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

a pound of fruit is enough. Method 2. (Material cooked In the can.) This is the better method for whole fruit and halves. Select firm, well-shaped fruit for this method, re- jecting the mellow and soft fruit. Pack the cans tightly with the fruit, and pour in hot water with sugar dissolved in it, a half cup to the quart can. More sugar can be used, if so desired. Set the jars in a boiler on a rack,' and surround them with warm water, to a height that will not allow the water to boil into the cans. Set the cover on each jar, but do not fasten them. Cover the boiler closely, bring the water to a boil, and allow it to boil for an hour. At the end of this time, with a fork test the fruit for tenderness ; pour in more sirup if it is necessary. Remove the jars when the water has cooled sufficiently, and adjust the covers. Cold water is sometimes used at the be- ginning, but this makes the process longer. Apparatus is constructed for this method of canning, but the ordinary boiler answers the purpose. Courtesy of New York State College of AgrictMwre at Cor- nell UniversUy. Fig. 51. — Testing the tightness of the rubbers and the fastenings, af- ter the jars have been filled and have stood on their tops for a day. ' THE HOME SUPPER loi Preserving. (A good method for peaches, apricots, and quinces.) Select firm and handsome fruit and prepare it carefully. Allow a pound of sugar to a pound of fruit. (What is the measure of a pound of sugar ?) Place enough water in the kettle to cover the fruit

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.