“Strawberry” Papaya Pickle

Mrs. R. S. McKesson

• 4 c. sugar
• 2 c. vinegar
• 4 bay leaves
• 16 cloves
• 20 peppercorns
• 2 c. water
• 8 c. half-ripe strawberry papayas (sliced 1 1/2-inch lengths)

Make a syrup of sugar and vinegar. Add spices. Cook papaya slices in water for 5 minutes. Drain. Add drained fruit to syrup and cook 15 minutes.