Stone Fruit Preserves

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Relish magazine

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

  1. Stir together all ingredients in a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 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).
  3. The mixture will thicken to soft-set preserves after it cools and chills.)
  4. 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.
  5. makes about 3 cups

  6. Unpeeled plums or nectarines may be substituted.

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