Title: Peach Butter [America]
Categories: Canning Jam
Yield: 2 Pints

5	c	Peeled, pitted, ground peaches (about 3-1/4 lbs)
1 3/4	c	Granulated sugar
1	tb	Lemon juice
1/4	ts	Almond flavoring

Place peaches in boiling water 2 at a time for about 1/2 to 1 minutes. Peel. Remove pits. Grind or mash peaches. Combine pulp with sugar, lemon juice and flavoring in large saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring often. Boil, stirring often, for about 1 hour 15 minutes, until thickened. A spoonful cooled on chilled saucer should remain smooth with no watery sign. Fill hot sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Seal. Makes 2 half pints and 1 small jar.

Origin: Jean Pare's Preserves Book Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Aug/94.

From: Dorothy Flatman Date: 05-24-98 (13:01) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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