Cherry Conserve

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and pit cherries; wash, thinly slice and seed the orange.
2. 2
   Put cherries and orange slices into preserving kettle and add the lemon juice and sugar.
3. 3
   Cook the mixture, uncovered, about 45 minutes, stirring frequently until it is thick and transparent.
4. 4
   Remove from stove.
5. 5
   Skim off the foam with a metal spoon, then add the nuts and the raisins and cook another 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Ladle into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately.