Peach Preserves

4 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 to 3 lb. peaches (10 to 12)
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 3/4 oz. packets pectin (for low sugar preserves use low-methoxyl pectin)
  • 24 packets Equal or 7 1/4 tsp. Equal measure

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel, pit and finely chop peaches; measure 4 cups into a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Stir in lemon juice and pectin.
  3. 3
    Let mixture stand 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 4
    Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  5. 5
    Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
  6. 6
    Stir in Equal.
  7. 7
    Skim off foam, if necessary. Ladle at once into freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch space.
  8. 8
    Seal.
  9. 9
    Let stand at room temperature 4 to 6 hours.
  10. 10
    Store up to 3 weeks in refrigerator or 6 months in freezer.
  11. 11
    Makes about 4 cups (64 one-tablespoon servings).
  12. 12
    Contains 10 calories.
  13. 13
    Food Exchange:
  14. 14
    Free food.

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