English Cucumber and Ginger Conserve

== Description ==
Delicious, crunchy conserve.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 12 half-pints 
== Ingredients == 
* 4 large English cucumbers
* 8 cups sugar
* 1 piece ginger root (the size of a lemon)
== Directions ==
# Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers, cover with sugar and let stand for 24 hours.
# Strain the cucumber juice and sugar into a preserving kettle, reserving the cucumber slices, and simmer the juice gently until the sugar dissolves.
# Tie the ginger into a cheesecloth bag and bruise it with a hammer.
# Add the bag to the syrup and boil for 45 minutes.
# Add the cucumber slices and boil for ten minutes.
# Leave mixture in the preserving kettle and let it stand, covered, for 12 hours.
# Boil the mixture hard for 15 minutes; remove and discard the ginger.
# Ladle the conserve into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately. 
== Note ==
You may want add 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes to the ginger in the bag for a little extra kick.
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:English cucumber Recipes
Category:Ginger Recipes
Category:Preserves and jam Recipes