Description
Thick, naturally sweet preserves made with fresh peaches using a traditional slow-simmering method for the perfect jammy texture.
Ingredients
- 11 pounds ripe peaches, washed
- 4 cups granulated white sugar (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Instructions
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30-45 seconds, then transfer to ice water bath
- Remove skins, quarter peaches, and discard pits
- Combine peaches, lemon juice, and sugar in large pot; let rest 30 minutes
- Bring to gentle boil, simmer 10 minutes, then cool completely
- Repeat boiling process 4 more times, cooling completely between sessions
- During final boil, fill sterilized jars leaving ½-inch headspace
- Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes
- Cool undisturbed for 12-24 hours before checking seals
Notes
- Adjust sugar based on peach sweetness
- Preserves thicken significantly as they cool
- Properly sealed jars store up to 1 year in pantry
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours (active cooking: 1 hour)