amaretto peach preserves

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Patsy Fowler
Anderson, SC

this is a great spread for biscuits and toast

(1 rating)
yield 5 pints
prep time 1 Hr 25 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For amaretto peach preserves

  • 1 c
    golden raisins
  • 3/4 c
    water, boiling
  • 2 lb
    peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 4 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1/3 c
    orange juice, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 3 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 3 Tbsp
    amaretto

How To Make amaretto peach preserves

  • 1
    place raisins in a small bowl. cover with boiling water, let stand for 5 minutes. place raisins with liquid in a large saucepan.
  • 2
    add peaches and orange peel. bring to a boil. reduce heat. cover and simmer for 10-15 minute or until peaches are tender.
  • 3
    stir in orange and lemon juices, return to a boil. add sugar. cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 4
    add pecan, cook 5 minutes longer. remove from the heat, stir in amaretto.
  • 5
    carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. remove air bubbles, wipe rims and adjust lids. process in a boiling water canner for 5 minutes.

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