Take your Oranges or Lemmons, lay them in water three dayes, and three nights, to take away their bitternesse, then boyle them in faire water till they be tender, make as much Syrupe for them as will make them swim about the pan, let them not boyle too long therein, for it will make the skins tough; then let them lie all night in the Syrupe, to make them take the Syrupe in the morning, boyle the Syrupe to his thicknesse, and put them in gally pots or glasses, to keep all the yeare, and this is the best way to Preserve Orenges, Lemmons, or Citrons.

To Preserve Oranges or Lemons

Place your oranges or lemons in water for three days and three nights to reduce their bitterness. After soaking, boil them in fresh water until they become tender.

Make enough syrup to let the fruit float freely in the pan. Don’t boil the fruit in the syrup for too long, or the skins will become tough. Instead, let the fruit sit in the syrup overnight so it absorbs the sweetness.

In the morning, boil the syrup until it reaches a thicker consistency, then pour it over the fruit and store everything in jars or glass containers. Prepared this way, the oranges, lemons, or citrons will keep well for a full year.

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