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                             Persimmon Jam

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canning                          Fruits
               Gifts                            La-Times

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8                    Ripe persimmons -- (medium to large)
    1/4  cup           Lemon juice
  1 3/4  ounces        Powdered pectin
  6      cups          Sugar

Wash persimmons, cut stem ends and force fruit through food mill or
coarse strainer. Measure 4 cups pulp into deep saucepan. Add lemon juice
and pectin to persimmon pulp and mix well. Heat to boiling, stirring
constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes. Remove from heat and
alternately stir and skim 5 minutes to cool. Spoon into hot sterilized
jars and seal.

Makes about 8 half-pints  (C) 1992 The Los Angeles Times

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