Mixed Fruit Preserves

Ingredients

• 6 lbs mixed fruit (peaches, apples, pears, quinces)
• 1 pint water
• 3 lbs sugar

Method

1. 1 Peel and finely chop equal quantities of peaches, apples, pears, and quinces.
2. 2 Place fruit in a kettle with 1 pint of water and boil until thoroughly cooked, ensuring it does not burn.
3. 3 Remove fruit, mash well, and clean the kettle.
4. 4 Return mashed fruit to the clean kettle with sugar equal to half the weight of the fruit.
5. 5 Cook very slowly for two hours, stirring occasionally.