Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves
Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves recipe
Yield
60 servingsPrep
20 minCook
15 minReady
35 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Sodium-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | cups |
sugar
|
|
| 1 | cup |
water
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon extract
|
*
|
| 6 | pounds |
peaches
ripe, peeled and sliced |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 946 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 237 | ml |
water
|
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon extract
|
*
|
| 2.7 | kg |
peaches
ripe, peeled and sliced |
|
Directions
In a large saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over medium- syrup is clear.
Skim off any froth.
Add vanilla and lemon extract, stir in peaches, and return to a boil.
Watch carefully to prevent from boiling over.
Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and skim off any froth.
Fill hot, sterilized jars (quart-size screw-top Mason jars) and store in a cool, dark place.
Serve with hot biscuits, or warm over vanilla or Texas peach ice cream.
Makes 3 quarts.
