Instructions: Select firm, tree-ripened fruit. Heaviness of fruit indicates maturity. Wash fruit; chill in refrigerator; peel; section fruit, removing all membranes and seeds.

Syrup pack- Prepare a medium syrup. Add 1/2 teaspoon ascorbic and citric acid mixture to the syrup. Pack fruit into can-or-freeze-jars or plastic freezer boxes. Ladle syrup over fruit, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal, label, and freeze.

Note: Grapefruit juice may be used in place of part or all of the water in the syrup.

Medium syrup recipe-
3 1/4 cups sugar
5 cups water

Cook until all sugar is dissolved.

Makes 7 cups
dehydration". This book is found in most grocery stores

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