Pumpkin Preserves

This is quite an old recipe, but like all older recipes it is quite simple, uncomplicated and delicious.

Layer pumpkin with sugar in a large bowl.

Cover and let stand overnight , stirring once or twice.

Next day , drain juice off of pumpkin into saucepan.

Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes.

Add pumpkin pieces , grated rind and chopped pulp of the lemon.

Add cloves.

Cook on a slow boil for 40 minutes , or until pumpkin is clear and the mixture sheets from a spoon.

Remove the cloves and pour into hot sterile jars.

Seal.

pumpkin, granulated sugar, lemon, cloves