Mrs. Johnson's Peach Preserves

* Exported from MasterCook *

MRS. JOHNSON'S PEACH PRESERVES

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Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 c Sugar
1 c Water
1 tb Lemon extract
6 lb (around 24) ripe peaches,
-peeled and sliced

1. In a large saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over
medium- high heat and bring to a boil; cook for about
5 minutes, or until syrup is clear. Skim off any froth.

2. Add vanilla and lemon extract, stir in peaches,
and return to a boil. Watch carefully to prevent from
boiling over.

3. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and skim off
any froth.

4. Fill hot, sterilized jars (quart-size screw-top
Mason jars) and adjust caps; a suction seal will form
with cooling. Store in a cool, dark place. Serve with
hot biscuits, or warm over vanilla or Texas peach ice
cream.

Makes 3 quarts.

From: THE WHITE HOUSE FAMILY COOKBOOK by White House
Executive Chef Henry Haller with Virginia Aronson,
Random House, New York. 1987. ISBN 0-394-55657-7.
Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 9/92



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