Peach Plum Ginger Butter
3/4 c Diced fresh peaches
3/4 c Diced fresh plums
2 tb Water
1/3 c EQUAL sugar substitute
1/2 ts Ground ginger
Small batch preserves cook quickly without scorching in a microwave. In
medium sized
microwaveable bowl, combine peaches, plums and water. Microwave at high for 6-10
minutes,
stirring frequently, or until fruit mixture is very thick. Stir in EQUAL and
ginger.
Spoon jam into a hot clean jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 month or
freeze up to 3 months. Makes 1 cup.
Peach Butter
4 c Sliced peaches
2 c Sugar
1/2 c Water
Combine peaches and water. Cover and cook until fruit is soft.
Add sugar. Boil slowly, stirring constantly, until thick and clear
Golden Peach Butter
4 lb Ripe peaches Pitted and quartered -(about 3-1/2 quarts)
2 c Water
2 c Sugar
1/4 c Lemon juice -Grated zest of 2 lemons
2 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground cloves
In a large saucepan, bring the peaches and water to a boil over a medium
heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until peaches are very
tender.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a blender, process the
fruit mixture
in batches until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in the sugar,
lemon juice,
lemon zest, cinnamon, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat,
stirring constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and
reduced to about 6 cups,
about 30 minutes. Ladle the peach butter into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4
inch of headroom.
Wipe the rims clean and put the lids on the jars. Process in a boiling water
bath for 10 minutes.
Remove the jars from the water and cool completely at room temperature. Makes
about 3 pints.
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is a fortunate country. She grows by the follies of our European nations.
- Napoleon Bonaparte