AUDREY'S GOLDEN PEACH BUTTER

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This is one of my mom's recipes she has had for years. This is a gentle spicy fruit butter that is great spread on top of hot popvers right out of the oven.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs ripe peaches, pitted and quartered (approx 3 1/2 quarts)
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 lemons, zest of, grated
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large pan, bring the peaches and water to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce to low and simmer, stir often until tender. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a blender, process the mixture in batches until smooth.
  • Return the puree to the pan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stir often till thick and reduced to about 6 cups. (approx 30 min).
  • Ladle the peach butter into hot, sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4" of headroom.
  • Wipe the rims clean and place lids on.
  • Process in boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars and let cool at room temperature till completely cooled off.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 194, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 184.4, Protein 5.7

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