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Citron Preserve

6 pounds citron rind 6 pounds sugar 11/2 quarts water 4 lemons 1/4 pound ginger root Peel and cut the rind into pieces of uniform size, rejecting all the seeds. Tie the ginger root in a piece of muslin so that it can be readily removed. Put the sugar, water, lemon juice and ginger in a kettle; stir until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup clear. Remove any scum that rises and take out the bag of ginger. Add the citron and cook until it is clear but not soft enough to fall apart. Pour into sterilized jars and seal while hot. The ginger may be omitted if the flavor of ginger is not liked.