Mrs. johnson's peach preserves

 
                       MRS. JOHNSON'S PEACH PRESERVES
 
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 Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4       c            Sugar
    1       c            Water
    1       tb           Lemon extract
    6       lb           (around 24) ripe peaches,
                         -peeled and sliced
 
   1.  In a large saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over
   medium- high heat and bring to a boil;  cook for about
   5 minutes, or until syrup is clear. Skim off any froth.
   
   2.  Add vanilla and lemon extract, stir in peaches,
   and return to a boil. Watch carefully to prevent from
   boiling over.
   
   3.  Boil for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and skim off
   any froth.
   
   4.  Fill hot, sterilized jars (quart-size screw-top
   Mason jars) and adjust caps; a suction seal will form
   with cooling. Store in a cool, dark place. Serve with
   hot biscuits, or warm over vanilla or Texas peach ice
   cream.
   
   Makes 3 quarts.
   
   From:  THE WHITE HOUSE FAMILY COOKBOOK by White House
   Executive Chef Henry Haller with Virginia Aronson,
   Random House, New York. 1987. ISBN 0-394-55657-7.
   Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 9/92
  
 
 
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