To Preserve Green Gages

Ingredients

• green gages (under ripe)
• cold water
• clarified sugar

Directions

1. Prick the green gages all over with a small fork and place them in cold water.

2. Scald the gages on the fire until soft, being careful not to let the water boil.

3. Let them stand in the scalding water for three days.

4. Drain the gages and place them in a preserving pan, covering them with hot clarified sugar.

5. Gently boil the mixture and let it stand for two days.

6. Drain the syrup, boil it until it thickens, and add more clarified sugar if necessary.

7. Gently boil the gages again and let them stand for two days.

8. Drain the syrup, place the gages in jars, and pour the hot syrup over them.