Jujube Butter

The versatile jujube can often substitute for apples, pears, plums, or figs in recipes that call for them. Meanwhile, try this jujube treat.

6 pints jujube pulp

5 pins sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. cloves juice and grated peel of one lemon

1/2 c. lemon

To make the pulp, boil peeled fruit until tender in just enough water to cover. Press the pulp through a colander to remove seeds. Mix with the other ingredients and cook slowly - to avoid scorching - until thick. Fill jars to with 1/4 inch of top and process in a boiling water bath 15 minutes.

From the August 1988 issue.

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