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