Peach Butter Recipe
Summary
Interest GroupEveryday
Ingredients
| 4 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced | ||
| Sugar | 2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| A spice bag | ||
Directions
In a large heavy kettle combine the peaches with 1 cup water and cook, covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches are tender.
Force the peaches through the medium disc of a food mill.
Return the puree to the kettle, add the sugar, the lemon juice, and spice bag and bring to a boil.
Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring and skimming occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thick.
Spoon into sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top, and rap the jars on a hard surface to eliminate any air bubbles.
Wipe the rims with a dampened cloth and seal the jars with the lids.
Put the filled jars in a water bath canner or on a rack in a deep kettle and add enough hot water to cover the jars by 2 inches.
Bring the water to a boil and pro cess the jars, covered, for 10 minutes.
Transfer the jars with canning tongs to a dish towel and let them cool.
Store in a cool, dark place.
Force the peaches through the medium disc of a food mill.
Return the puree to the kettle, add the sugar, the lemon juice, and spice bag and bring to a boil.
Simmer the mixture over low heat, stirring and skimming occasionally, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until thick.
Spoon into sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top, and rap the jars on a hard surface to eliminate any air bubbles.
Wipe the rims with a dampened cloth and seal the jars with the lids.
Put the filled jars in a water bath canner or on a rack in a deep kettle and add enough hot water to cover the jars by 2 inches.
Bring the water to a boil and pro cess the jars, covered, for 10 minutes.
Transfer the jars with canning tongs to a dish towel and let them cool.
Store in a cool, dark place.
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