PUMPKIN PRESERVES
1 pound pumpkin strips
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Cut pumpkin strips into thin shavings. Spread the shavings on a platter, sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice,and let them set for 8 to 10 hours.Place pumpkin mixture into a large thick bottomed saucepan and cook over low heat until it is clear and tender.about 1-1/2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam. Fill hot jars immediately with pumpkon mixture,leaving a 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids.
process in a boiling water-bath canner .
half-pints ,5 minutes
pints , 10 minutes
I got this recipe from the Auburn extension service.