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METHOD

Shred all or a portion of the fruit but use all the juice
stand overnight in 4 lt. water
Boil until reduced to half the liquid
Add the sugar and for added flavor include a couple of nuts and/or a piece of ginger
Boil rapidly then reduce heat a little (be careful or it will boil over - big mess)
Skim off rising scum
Drop test on a cold plate until jam gels
remove from heat and when cooled a little fill pre prepared jars after scolding

Note!
Always ensure that the jars are clean, preheated and standing on wooden surface during filling.

Allow to stand and cool a little before closing securely.

12 fruits (if oranges add at least 2 lemons for their pectin)

2 kg of sugar

4 lt. water

a couple of nuts and/or a piece of ginger