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Ingredients
- 6 lbs,. 5 oz. of nectarines, pitted and halved
- 3 1/2 lbs. sugar
- 8 â 11 oz. strained fresh lemon juice
- 2 1/2 oz. candied ginger, chopped
- 1 1/2 oz. ginger liqueur
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