Categories: conserves, jams, jelly, preserves
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 (1.75 oz.) pkg. powdered pectin
Directions
- Stir together all ingredients in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave at high 8 minutes. Mixture will boil. Stir mixture and microwave on high 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. (About the consistency of pancake syrup).
- The mixture will thicken to soft-set preserves after it cools and chills.)
- Cool completely (about 2 hours). Serve immediately or cover and chill preserves in an airtight container until ready to serve. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
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makes about 3 cups
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Unpeeled plums or nectarines may be substituted.