Yellow squash preservation

Directions

1. Cut the pumpkin in half, peel it, remove the seeds, and cut it into pieces approximately 4 cm x 4 cm. ≈ 8 min
2. With a small knife or paring knife, you can decorate the edges by creating a kind of groove. ≈ 2 min
3. Soak the wood in water with lime for approximately 30 minutes, covering it with a cloth and stirring regularly. ⏱ 30 min
4. Remove the pumpkin from the ground, and wash each piece thoroughly under running water, using a small brush. ≈ 2 min
5. Using a fork, pierce two holes in each piece of pumpkin, one on each side, and cook until they are tender. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
6. Remove from heat, drain, and refrigerate. ≈ 2 min
7. With the water and sugar, prepare a thick jam, almost the consistency of syrup. ≈ 3 min
8. Wash the pumpkin, ensuring it is at the same temperature as the broth – either hot or cold – and then boil it for 20 minutes. ⏱ 20 min
9. Remove from the heat and allow to rest in a copper pot for at least 24 hours. ⏱ 24 hr
10. Store in sterilized jars, along with the spray product. ≈ 3 min