Canning Recipes Spiced Loquats Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method Cooking Directions: -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 pounds partially ripe loquats 1 cup boiling water 1 lemon -- sliced 1 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon whole cloves 3 cinnamon sticks 4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Wash loquats, remove seeds and measure 2 quarts. Steam in the boiling water for 3 minutes to prevent shriveling. Add remaining ingredients and boil 10 minutes. Let stand overnight. Bring to a boil again, and cook until syrup is thick. Pour into hot sterilized jars, and seal. This recipe yields about 5 half-pint jars. © 2008 canning-recipes.com contact