Peach Conserve with Almonds
Peach Conserve with Almonds
Ingredients
- 1 pc. each lemon and large orange
- 3 cups finely chopped peeled peaches, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup water or white wine
- 2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cherries (you can use raisins or dried cranberries)
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds
Instructions
- Remove thin outer rind from orange and lemon with vegetable peeler and cut into fine strips with scissors or sharp knife or use a zester. Remove and discard remaining white rind and seeds.
- Finely chop orange and lemon pulp with a knife. Place rinds and pulp in a large stainless steel saucepan; add peaches and water/wine.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, boil gently, covered for 10 minutes till fruit is tender.
- Stir in dried cherries and sugar.
- Return to a boil and reduce heat and boil gently uncovered until mixture will form a light gel, about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use the spoon or plate method to test your gel. (Instructions of gel methods at the bottom of this site).
- Remove from heat and stir in almonds.
- Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/4" headspace. Remove air bubbles, and refill if necessary.
- Wipe rim of jars and add hot lids/rings. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes once the water has gotten to a full rolling boil.
Notes
makes 3 half pints.