Honeyed Peach Preserves
Ingredients
3 lb peaches, peeled & quartered
4 cup sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 orange, quartered
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp almond extract
Preparation
Combine peaches, sugar, & honey in Dutch oven. Cover & let stand for
45 minutes. Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add orange,
& top with cover. Process until finely chopped. Measure chopped
orange, & add an equal amount of water. Cook covered, about 10
minutes or until orange peel is soft. Set aside. Bring peaches slowly
to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Bring to a
rapid boil, & cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add orange
mixture, return to a boil, & cook about 25 minutes or until mixture
registers 221 degrees on candy thermometer; stir mixture frequently.
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Servings: 6
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