Peach Pie Filling
Source of Recipe
Christmas Cheer
List of Ingredients
1 quart 7 quarts
3 1/2 cups fresh sliced peaches 6 quarts fresh sliced peaches
1 cup sugar 7 cups sugar
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. clear gel 2 cups + 2 tbsps. clear gel
3/4 cup cold water 5 1/4 cups water
1/8 tsp. cinnamon (optional) 1 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
1/8 tsp. almond extract (optional) 1 tsp. almond extract (optional)
1/4 cup bottled lemon juice 1 3/4 cups bottled lemon juice
Recipe
If hot packing, select ripe but firm peaches. To loosen skin, submerge peaches in boiling water for 30-60
seconds. Then submerge into cold water for 20 seconds. Remove skins. Cut peaches into 1/2 inch wide
slices. Combine sugar, clear gel and cinnamon in large saucepan. Add water and almond extract. Stir and
cook over medium high heat until thick and begins to bubble. Add lemon juice and boil one minute more,
stirring constantly. Fold drained peach slices into thickening mixture and continue to heat for another 3
minutes. Quickly fill jars, leaving one inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Adjust rims, wipe rims and
process immediately in boiling water bath.
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