Uncommon Confections – Green Walnut Preserves
Here is an old-fashioned recipe for green walnut preserves, perfect for those seeking a challenge who have ample time on their hands.
The first step involves removing the green shell of the unripe walnuts, a task that requires gloves to avoid staining the skin with iodine, which is very hard to remove.
Next, the fruit is placed into a bowl with cold water and lemon, where it sits overnight. Continue replacing the water until the greenish hue is gone. This process will help the preserves stay golden, resembling honey, and prevent them from darkening.
On the following day, the green walnuts are repeatedly blanched and washed, and then soaked in a bowl of cold water with lemon slices until the syrup, boiled separately, thickens.
The fruit is then strained, added to the syrup, along with lemon juice to taste, and cooked until the syrup thickens back to a soft drop consistency.
When the confection is finished, it’s left to rest for twenty minutes, and then poured hot in sterilized jars and covered with a wet cloth overnight.
The jars are sealed and pasteurized in a double boiler the next day.
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