Peach Pecan & Amaretto Preserves

DIRECTIONS

• In a heavy, non-reactive saucepot combine raisins and water and let raisins soak until they plump.
• Cut peaches into halves or quarters and combine them with the plumped raisins and water.
• Add zest and heat mixture to simmering until very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in orange and lemon juices and return to a boil.
• Add sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring very frequently with a flat bottom wooden spoon, until thick, about 30 minutes.
• Test Mixture: Put a spoonful on a chilled saucer and let it cool; when saucer is held on edge, the surface of the jam should wrinkle.
• Add the pecans and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes longer.
• Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto.
• Ladle into hot, clean canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Seal with new two-piece lids according to manufacturer's directions and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Cool, label, and store.
• Best if allowed to mellow in the jars for two weeks before serving.
• Makes great holiday gifts.