Description
A traditional, slow-cooked country-style peach preserve that utilizes a multi-day boiling process to ensure a thick, rich consistency without being watery.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 lbs peaches, rinsed
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Step: Fill 2/3 of a large soup pot with water, bring to a boil, add peaches for 30-45 seconds, and remove immediately to a bowl of cold water.
- Step: Peel the skins, cut peaches into quarters, and remove pits.
- Step: Place peeled peaches in a large soup pot, add lemon juice, and stir in the granulated sugar.
- Step: Let peaches sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour until sugar is dissolved.
- Step: Bring to a light boil, simmer for 10 minutes, turn off heat, and let stand uncovered until it reaches room temperature.
- Step: Repeat the boiling and cooling process until the mixture has been brought to a light boil a total of 5 times.
- Step: Sterilize clean jars by drying them in the oven at 215°F for 20 minutes and boil the lids for 5 minutes.
- Step: Transfer boiling hot preserves to jars leaving 1/2″ space and screw lids on enough to keep a seal without over-tightening.
- Step: Place jars in a canning pot covered with 1-2 inches of water, bring to a boil, and process for 15 minutes.
- Step: Remove jars and leave undisturbed at room temperature for 12-24 hours to seal.
Notes
For an even thicker consistency, the preserves can be boiled up to 6 times. If the seal does not form after 24 hours, refrigerate the preserves and consume within 3 months.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Condiments, Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg