Orange Preserves

Ingredients

• oranges
• salt
• water
• sugar

Directions

1. Select oranges with a fine clear skin.

2. Make a hole at the stalk end large enough to insert a spoon and remove the pulp.

3. Soak the oranges in a mixture of salt and water for 3 to 4 days.

4. Drain the oranges and place them in fresh water, boiling until a straw can easily pierce the peel.

5. Transfer the oranges to cold water and remove any remaining pulp with a spoon.

6. Drain the water and place the oranges in a tub or pan.

7. Pour boiling syrup over the oranges and let them sit for 3 to 4 days.

8. Remove the oranges from the syrup, boil the syrup again, and add more as needed to keep the oranges covered.

9. Boil the syrup every 4 to 5 days and pour it hot over the oranges until fully absorbed.