Wectarines, Preserved

Select sound, fully grown nectarines, and split them carefully to remove the stones.

In a preserving pan, combine the weight of the fruit in sugar with ½ cup of water for each pound of fruit.

Boil the mixture and skim off any foam until the syrup is clear.

Add the nectarines to the syrup and simmer for twenty minutes.

Carefully pour the mixture into a china bowl to avoid breaking the fruit.

The next day, boil the mixture again for ten minutes or slightly longer if needed.

Remove the fruit and place it in jars.

Boil the syrup quickly until it thickens, then pour it over the fruit while hot.

Seal the jars once cooled.