Preserves, Fruit

Ingredients

• fully ripe fruit
• sugar

Directions

1. Gather fully ripe, fresh, and clean fruit on a sunny morning for the best flavor.

2. Dry and break sugar into small pieces before mixing with the fruit.

3. Boil the fruit in a clean brass or copper pan uncovered, ensuring it does not touch the fire directly to prevent burning.

4. Use the appropriate amount of sugar based on the type of fruit, as indicated in specific recipes. Avoid using too much sugar to preserve the fruit's natural flavor.