Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves Recipe - Cooking Index
Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves Recipe - Cooking Index
| 4 cups | 792g / 27oz | Sugar |
| 1 cup | 237ml | Water |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Lemon extract |
| 6 lbs | 2724g / 96oz | Ripe peaches - peeled and sliced (around 24) |
1. In a large saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium- high heat and bring to a boil; cook for about 5 minutes, or until syrup is clear. Skim off any froth.
2. Add vanilla and lemon extract, stir in peaches, and return to a boil. Watch carefully to prevent from boiling over.
3. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and skim off any froth.
4. Fill hot, sterilized jars (quart-size screw-top Mason jars) and adjust caps; a suction seal will form with cooling. Store in a cool, dark place. Serve with hot biscuits, or warm over vanilla or Texas peach ice cream.
Makes 3 quarts.
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