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Peach Saffron Preserves

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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 35m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds peaches (pitted and quartered)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)
  • 4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads (be sure to use good quality saffron)
  • Salt, pinch
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, saffron threads and salt in a large sauce pot.

  • Step 2: Cook over medium heat until boiling.

  • Step 3: Reduce heat to medium low and and cook for 30 minutes.

  • Step 4: Taste the mixture; add additional sugar to taste, if desired.

  • Step 5: Remove from heat and process the mixture through a food mill.

  • Step 6: Be sure to turn the handle in both directions so that you get the most of out your fruit.

  • Step 7: Return the mixture to the sauce pot and add cinnamon. Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

  • Step 8: Allow preserves to cool and transfer to jars or a container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks

  • Step 9:

  • Step 10: Clean the canning jars if you are canning and wipe the rims with vinegar and seal. Then Follow your Canning process for your canner and make sure you wipe the rims with Vinegar and follow all instructions for your specific canner device.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Large saucepot, food mill, canner

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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