December Jam

3 pounds prunes
3 pounds raisins
3 oranges
3 pounds sugar
3/4 pound nutmeats -- if desired

Cook prunes and remove the seeds. Pour 2 cups of water over the seeds and let stand 1 hour. Strain. Combine this liquid with that in which prunes were cooked. Add prunes, seeded raisins, sugar and oranges which have been cut in thin slices. Cook 25 minutes. Add nutmeats and cook 10 longer.

This recipe yields 16 glasses, and provides an excellent filling for a cake, or sauce over ice cream.

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