Peach Preserves

This is the recipe my mom uses. She has two large peach trees in her yard that always yield the juiciest, sweetest peaches.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Yields: 3 1/2 pints

Ingredients

• 2  quarts  peeled sliced  peaches
• 6  cups sugar

Directions

1. Add the peaches and sugar in a large shallow glass container; cover and keep in a cool place for 12-18 hours.
2. Transfer peach mixture to a large pot; bring to a boil slowly; stirring often.
3. Boil gently until peaches become transparent and the syrup thickens (about 1 1/2 to 2 hours), stirring often to keep from sticking.
4. Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
5. Immediately ladle preserves into hot sterilzed jars; leave 1/4 inch headspace.
6. Cover with lids and screw on the bands tightly.
7. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
8. Cool.