Brandy and Spice Peach Preserves - Lisa Sizemore
www.foodtv; Emeril's Scratch Contest
READY IN: 30mins
YIELD: 12 half pints
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 20peaches, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 9cups sugar
- 1whole nutmeg
- 2tablespoons whole juniper berries
- 2teaspoons whole cloves
- 2teaspoons whole allspice
- 1cup good-quality brandy
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DIRECTIONS
- In large heavy pot, combine peaches and sugar.
- Place all spices in cheesecloth and drop into pot with peaches.
- Add lemon peel and brandy.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until fruit becomes transparent, approximately 1 and 1/2 hours.
- Skim foam from top as needed.
- Discard spices; ladle fruit into hot sterilized jars and seal at once.
- Simmer jars for 10 minutes in water bath.
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