Sunny Southern Preserved Oranges

Step 1

Peel oranges and cut in ½ inch slices.

Step 2

Place orange slices in a large pot and add 1 cup cold water for each whole orange.

Step 3

Cover and let stand for 24 hours.

Step 4

After 24 hours bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender.

Step 5

Add sugar and lemon juice and continue to cook until transparent.

Step 6

Ladle fruit and syrup in sterilized jars and seal.

Step 7

NOTE: This recipe card was really old and handwritten- it did not say to process in a water bath- just 'seal'. Also- the sugar/water ratio can be adjusted weaker or stronger depending on your preference.

Step 8

Modern bottling directions: Fill hot, sterilized jars quickly with the hot mixture, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Step 9

Wipe the sealing surface of the jars with a clean paper towel, dampened with hot water, to remove any syrup or sugar crystals.

Step 10

Place lids, screw on bands finger-tight and process jars for 10 minutes in boiling water bath.