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Peach Butter 03

Peach Butter 03 is built on Sugar and Bottled Lemon Juice. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

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Ingredients

• 3 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Add a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

2. 2

   Not too much.

3. 3

   Cook it slowly, stirring more often as it thickens, in a heavy kettle or dutch oven, nonreactive metal preferred, until it is of the desired consistency -- thickened somewhat, no liquid oozes from the edges when a dollop is placed on a saucer.

4. 4

   A splatter shield (screen) is invaluable, IMHO, because if you cover the kettle, you'll contain the very steam you want to evaporate.

5. 5

   In a 6-8 quart pan, heat lemon juice for 1 minute over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add pureed peaches and sugar.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

8. 8

   Continue boiling, stirring constantly, until mixture is the consistency of thick applesauce (about 15 minutes).

9. 9

   Immediately fill hot, sterilized half-pint jars with mixture, leaving 1/4. headspace.

10. 10

    Wipe jar tops and threads clean.

11. 11

    Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on firmly.

12. 12

    Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.