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Peach Butter




Source of Recipe


Cooking in the New South






List of Ingredients



• 4 lbs unpeeled fresh peaches, pitted and halved
  
• 1 cup water
  
• dash salt
  
• 1/2-1 cup honey
  






Instructions



1. Slice peaches to measure 12 cups. Put in heavy kettle with water. Bring to boil, stirring. Simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Press through sieve. Return peach mixture to kettle, discarding skins. Bring to boil. Cook briskly about 10 minutes. Reduce heat. Simmer 20-30 minutes more, stirring often. Add salt and honey to taste.
   
2. Cook, stirring, 10-20 minutes more, or until amber-colored and thick on the bottom.
   
3. Fill sterlized jars to within 1/2-inch of top. Adjust lids. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath. Tighten lids.
   






Final Comments


4 half-pints