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Peach Almond Freezer Conserves
From Farm Where Life is Good
<p>No special equipment for freezer conserves. Chunks of fruit and nuts in a thick, spreadable, sweet topping for baked goods, crepes/pancakes or accompanying a savory main dish.</p>Source: Complete Book of Home Preserves (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Serves: 5x 8oz jars
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup
sugar
1 pouch
freezer jam pectin
3 1/2 cup
finely chopped pitted and peeled peaches
1 Tbsp
lemon juice
3 Tbsp
slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 tsp
almond extract
Step by Step Instructions
- Toast almonds in a 350F oven on baking sheet. Stir occasionally and toast approx 5min until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Boil medium/large pot of water. Once at boil, drop peaches in one at a time for approximately 30 seconds; remove with slotted spoon and drop in bowl of cold water. Rub/peel off the peel. If not coming easily, drop back in boiling water for 30 seconds more.
- In medium bowl, combine sugar and pectin, stirring until well blended. Add peaches, lemon juice, almonds and extract. Stir for 3 minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine sugar and pectin, stirring until well blended. Add peaches, lemon juice, almonds and extract. Stir for 3 minutes.