Peach Preserves

Name: Peach Preserves
Ingredients: 5 cups diced ripe firm peaches (8-12 peaches, depending on size); 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon butter; 1 (3 ounce) package liquid pectin; 1 teaspoon almond extract

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Ingredients

5 cups diced ripe firm peaches (8-12 peaches, depending on size)
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter
1 (3 ounce) package liquid pectin
1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

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["In large stockpot combine the peaches with the lemon juice and 2 cups of the sugar.", "Cover and let stand for 1 hour.", "When starting to cook peaches prepare water bath canner and sterilize jars by boiling for 10 minutes.", "Leave jars in hot water covered until ready to use.", "Add lids to a small saucepan and pour boiling water over (do not boil lids) and leave in hot water until ready to use.", "Add remaining sugar, cinnamon and butter and heat uncovered over medium heat stirring often until sugar is dissolved.", "Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Increase heat to high, add pectin and bring to a full rolling boil (continues to boil while stirring).", "Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat and skim off excess foam.", "Add almond extract and let mixture cool for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.", "Ladle into sterilized jars leaving 1/4\" headspace.""