Jams and Jellies

Ingredients

• perfect fruit
• ¾ pound granulated sugar (scant pint for quart whole fruit)

Directions

1. Clean and bruise the fruit thoroughly.

2. Cook the fruit in a porcelain-lined or granite iron preserving kettle for 15-20 minutes.

3. Skim the fruit before adding sugar.

4. Add ¾ pound of sugar for every pound of fruit and boil for an additional 30 minutes, skimming if necessary.

5. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.