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Nutmeg

Larkin Ca Conserving is done by cooking the fruit in the boiling syrup, draining, rolling in granulated sugar and drying or allowing the moisture to evaporate.

Among the utensils essential for use in proper preserving of fruits are scales, measuring cups, agate ware saucepans, earthen or agate ware bowls, silver or agate spoons, an agate colander, small dipper and funnel, jars with new rubbers and covers, glasses for jelly, and a jelly-bag. It is needful that each of these be, if not absolutely new, in immaculate condition.

There are a few general directions that apply in all these processes. Berries, cherries, currants, and other small fruits, are washed thoroughly in the colander. To remove the skins of plums and peaches, scald the fruit and rub off the skins. Pears and peaches are halved and freed from cores or stones. All fruits for preserves may be kept in shape by putting them into boiling syrup; this prevents loss of form.