Green Walnut Preserve

• 1 pound fresh shelled green walnuts
• 2 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 or 5 cloves

1. Shell the walnuts carefully, trying not to break them.
2. Soak them in cold water for 5 or 6 days, changing the water twice a day to remove any bitterness.
3. Make a syrup by boiling the sugar and water with lemon juice until thickened enough to fall in heavy drops from a spoon.
4. Let the syrup cool, then add the well-drained walnuts.
5. Bring to the boil gently and simmer for 1/2 hour.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the walnuts submerged in the syrup overnight at room temperature.
7. The following day, add the cloves, bring to the boil again, and simmer for 1/2 hour.
8. Pour the walnuts and syrup into a clean glass jar, allow to cool, and close tightly.

walnuts, sugar, water, lemon juice, cloves

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/green-walnut-preserve-373639 (may not work)