Grandma June's Recipe Box · Chapter 5
Orchard Peach Preserves
“Put up a few jars in summer and you'll smile all winter.”
You'll need
- 4 cups chopped peeled peaches
- 3 cups sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ tsp butter (keeps the foam down)
How to make it
- Stir everything together in a heavy pot and let it sit 30 minutes.
- Bring to a boil, stirring, then cook 25–35 minutes until thick.
- Spoon into clean jars and keep in the fridge up to 3 weeks.
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