Syrups for Preserves

Ingredients

• 10 pounds sugar
• 3 pints water

Instructions

1. Combine ten pounds of sugar with three pints of clear water (hot or cold).
2. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Skim the froth from the surface with a spoon as it boils.
4. Continue boiling until the froth ceases to collect on the surface.
5. When no more froth rises, the syrup is made.