Grandma's Spiced Peach Preserves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add peaches. Cook until peach skins begins to split, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel, pit, and quarter peaches; transfer to a large pot. Mash with a potato masher.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and cloves; cook on low heat until reaches desired consistency, 1 to 1 ½ hours.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Inspect six 8-ounce (half-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peach preserves ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pack peach preserves into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil; lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, to cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (48 servings total)