The Blue Grass Cook Book

page 333

Peel the peaches and put in a stone jar. Break up spices and strew them through
the peaches. Boil sugar and vinegar together 10 minutes, and pour on the peaches
while very hot. Repeat this for 3 consecutive days, then boil all together for
10 minutes.

Plums can be done the same way-adding less vinegar.

      SPICED PLUMS
V. C. G.

  6 pounds of damsons,

  4 pounds of coffee sugar,

  1 pint of vinegar.

Boil to a thick jam, taking out the stones as they rise to the top. Just before
taking off the jam stir in

  2 tablespoons of powdered cloves,

  2 tablespoons of powdered cinnamon.

This is nice to serve with cold meats. The damsons should be thoroughly ripe.

      STRAWBERRY PRESERVES
1 pound fruit to 3/4 pound of sugar.

Boil sugar and water till a clear thick syrup. Drop the berries and cook till
clear and thick. Pour in jars and seal.

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