Preserving Fruit

One of the easiest ways to preserve fresh fruit is using a syrup. The fruit is peeled (usually), then sliced or halved and put into jars. The type of syrup you make depends on your tastes. Sugar helps fruit keep its flavor and texture, so traditionally heavy syrups with lots of sugar are used, but it’s really not necessary to use all the sugar. You can even use unsweetened fruit juice or water, but please note that if you do use water to can fruit, the fruit will not keep its shape and color or flavor and may look a little discolored and have a bland taste.