Preserved Fruits

Ingredients

• fresh fruit
• sugar
• water
• alum (optional)
• baking soda or salt (optional)

Directions

1. Blanch the fruit in boiling water.

2. Drain the fruit and place it in boiling syrup made with sugar and water.

3. Remove from heat and let the mixture stand for several hours.

4. Strain off the juice and add more sugar.

5. Boil the mixture again until the fruit juice is thoroughly extracted.

6. Store preserves in a dry, cool place to prevent fermentation and mold.