Green Walnut Preserves

Description
In Romanian: Dulceata de nuci verzi

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs / 1 kg sugar
 * 3 cups water
 * 22 oz / 650 g peeled green walnuts
 * ½ cup honey
 * ½ vanilla stick
 * juice from ½ lemon

Directions

 * 1) Remove the green peel from the walnuts and as you peel, place in a bowl with cold water lest they darken.
 * 2) Then place the walnuts in a pot with boiling water and leave for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Drain and place in a pot with cold water, also for 15 minutes.
 * 4) Repeat this procedure (hot water to cold water) three times.
 * 5) In the meantime, make the syrup, remove foam, add honey and vanilla.
 * 6) When the syrup starts to thicken, add the walnuts and lemon juice, letting simmer until the preserves are done.
 * 7) Remove from heat, cover with a wet cloth and place in jars when cold.