Summertime Peach Preserves Recipe Perfection
Learn how to make delicious, chunky peach preserves from scratch. This recipe is perfect for capturing the taste of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 3 cups
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, pitted and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Combine chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a large pot.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes, or until the preserves have thickened.
- Test for set by placing a small amount on a chilled plate; it should wrinkle when pushed.
- Remove from heat.
- Ladle hot preserves into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe rims clean and screw on lids.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Let cool before storing.
Notes
- Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture.
- You can adjust sugar to your preference, but it helps with preservation.
- Ensure your jars and lids are properly sterilized before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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