Pumpkin Preserves


4 lb. pumpkin
2 lemons
sugar
pinch of salt

Peel pumpkin; remove seeds. Cut in very thin chunks (1/2-inch cubes). Slice lemons, removing seeds; leave rind on. Put pumpkin and lemons together in large pot. For every cup of pumpkin, add 3/4 cup sugar and pinch of salt; let stand overnight. In morning, boil slowly until pumpkin is tender. Pour into sterilized jars; seal. Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

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