Peach Preserves

Savor the flavor of freshly made peach preserves. These preserves work well as a sweet topping for desserts or as a spread for toast or muffins.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups of peeled, pitted, and finely chopped peaches
• 4 cups of granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1 packet of fruit pectin

Instructions:

In a large pot, combine the chopped peaches, lemon juice, and fruit pectin

Stir well

Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly

Once boiling, add the granulated sugar and continue to stir until the sugar has completely dissolved

Allow the mixture to boil for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens

Remove from heat and skim off any foam from the surface

Ladle the hot peach preserves into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace

Seal the jars with sterilized lids and rings

Process the sealed jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation

Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool to room temperature

Check the seals on the jars

If any lids didnt seal properly, refrigerate those jars

Label and store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year