Peach Preserves
Homemade peach preserves made with fresh summer peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and optional vanilla or almond extract. A delightful spread for toast, yogurt, cakes, and biscuits.
Ingredients
- Fresh peaches Ripe and preferably freestone
- Sugar Granulated sugar or honey
- Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- Pectin Optional for firmer set
- Vanilla or almond extract Optional for added flavor
Instructions
- Boil peaches, peel, remove pits, and chop into chunks.
- Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and optional pectin in a pot. Let sit until syrupy.
- Bring to a boil, skim off foam, then simmer until thickened and glossy.
- Check for desired thickness using the 'frozen plate' method.
- Stir in extract, fill sterilized jars, and seal for storage.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with additional flavors like ginger, cinnamon, or bourbon. Store jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year if properly processed.
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