Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves
Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves recipe
Ingredients
4 | cups |
sugar
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1 | cup |
water
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1 | tablespoon |
lemon extract
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6 | pounds |
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 63g (2.2 oz)