Peach Preserves

Description

These fragrant preserves are simple to make, and may be stored. Toast and biscuits will never taste the same again!

Ingredients

• 12 fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
• 4 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 (2 ounce) package dry pectin

Instructions

1. Crush 1 cup of chopped peaches in the bottom of a large saucepan. Add remaining peaches and set the pan over medium-low heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until peaches become liquid with a few bits of peach left
2. about 20 minutes.
3. Pour cooked peaches into a bowl
4. then measure 6 cups peaches back into the pan. Add sugar and bring to a boil over medium heat. Gradually stir in dry pectin; boil for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat and transfer to hot
6. sterilized jars. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Process in a hot water bath canner for 10 minutes. Let cool
7. then store on a shelf in a cool
8. dark place.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 2 hrs

Servings: 64