To Preserve Green Oranges
Take the green Oranges and slit them on one Side, and put them into a Brine of Salt and Water, as strong as will bear an Egg, in which you must soak them at least fifteen Days; then drain them and put them into fresh Water, and boil them tender; then put them into fresh Water, again, shifting them every Day for five Days together; then give them another Scald, and put them into a clarified Sugar; then give them a Boil, and set them by till next Day, then boil them again; the next Day add some more Sugar, and give them another Boil; the Day after boil the Syrup very smooth and pour it on them, and keep them for Use.
Note, That if at any Time you perceive the Syrup begin to work, you must drain them, and boil the Syrup very smooth and pour it on them; but if the first prove sour, you must boil it likewise. Green Lemons are done after the same Manner.
Note also, If the Oranges are any thing large, you must take out the Meat from the inside.