Pineapple ginger preserves
Pineapple ginger preserves recipe in the canning category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2, 4 pounds, pineapples, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch rings, cored and chopped coarse, about 8 cups
- 1/4 cup fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped
Recipe method:
- In a heavy kettle combine the sugar and 2 cups water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and boil the syrup until it registers 220 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Stir in the pineapple and the gingerroot and simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring to prevent scorching, for 1 hour, or until it registers 220 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the kettle from the heat and ladle the preserves into 5 sterilized 1/2 pint jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the tops.
- Wipe the rims with a dampened towel and seal the jars with the lids.
- Put the jars in a water bath canner or on a rack set in a deep kettle.
- Add enough hot water to the canner or kettle to cover the jars by 2 inches, and bring it to a boil.
- Process the jars, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Transfer them with tongs to a rack and let them cool completely.
- Store the jars in a cool dark place.
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