Peach-Orange Conserve

Directions

1. 1
   Wash oranges and slice very thinly, discarding seeds.
2. 2
   Cut slices into quarters.
3. 3
   Or, if you want to use your food processor, grind the oranges using the steel blade.
4. 4
   Place oranges in a large heavy saucepan with the water and simmer, covered, over low heat until clear and soft-- about 30 minutes.
5. 5
   Add lemon rind, lemon juice, peaches and sugar.
6. 6
   Drain the cherry juice from the bottle and add to pot.
7. 7
   Stir well.
8. 8
   Cut cherries in half and set aside.
9. 9
   Over high heat, bring peach mixture to a boil.
10. 10
    Reduce heat and cook, uncovered, at a brisk simmer until the mixture thickens and the peaches turn translucent.
11. 11
    Expect this to take about 1 hour.
12. 12
    Stir frequently.
13. 13
    During the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the cherries and almonds.
14. 14
    Remove from heat and skim off foam.
15. 15
    Bottle in hot sterilized mason jars and seal with prepared lids.