pumpkin preserves

How To Make pumpkin preserves

• 1

  Layer pumpkin with sugar in a large bowl. Cover and let stand overnight, stirring once or twice.
• 2

  Drain the juice off the pumpkin into a large pot. Bring to a boil and boil 10 minutes.
• 3

  Grate the lemon rind.
• 4

  Add the pumpkin pieces, grated rind and pulp from the lemon to the boiling juice.
• 5

  Tie cloves in a cheesecloth bag. Add to pot.
• 6

  Cook at a low boil for 40 minutes.
• 7

  Remove cloves and pour into hot, sterile jars. Seal. Makes 4 pints.
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