Preserved Camias

PRESERVED CAMIAS 
 

 
Raw materials:
 

Sugar
                       
Camias (medium sized)
          
Lime (apog)
     

Utensils:
            

Measuring cups
 
Spoon
                 
Colander or salaan

Rolling pin

Kettle

Jars 

Procedure: 

1. Select large, firm camias. 

2. Soak in lime water (1 tsp. lime or "apog" to a liter of water) overnight. Wash and
    remove caps.

3. Boil in plenty of water using a stainless steel or enameled kettle.

4. Drain and press each fruit lightly to remove excess water.

5. To 2 parts of sugar add 1 part of water and boil in stainless steel or enameled
    kettle.

6. Add the camias to this syrup and boil for about 15 minutes.

7. Drain. Pack camias in sterilized jars and pour syrup.

8. Remove air bubbles.

9. Seal completely and process in 227 ml. jars for 20 minutes in boiling
    water. Reseal completely and cool.
        

For Camias Candy:
     
Wash and drain completely the camias. Dry in a solar dryer for a period of 18-24 hours. Then cool and pack in plastic bags. 

Source:        UNLAD, NSDB Appropriate Technology
Descriptor:    Food preservation
Descriptor:    Kamias fruit

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