Grandma's spiced peach preserves recipe is easy to make and combines peaches with warm spices to evoke the essence and flavors of summer all year.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Calories
127 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add peaches. Cook until peach skins begins to split, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel, pit, and quarter peaches; transfer to a large pot. Mash with a potato masher.
Step 2
Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and cloves; cook on low heat until reaches desired consistency, 1 to 1 ½ hours.
Step 3
Inspect six 8-ounce (half-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until peach preserves ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
Step 4
Pack peach preserves into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of top. Run a clean knife or a thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
Step 5
Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil; lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, to cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
