Honeyed Peach Preserves

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Course : Jams
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

3 pounds peaches -- peeled and quartered
4 cups sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 medium orange -- quartered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
 

Preparation:

Combine peaches, sugar, and honey in Dutch oven. Cover and let stand for 45 minutes. Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add orange, and top with cover. Process until finely chopped. Measure chopped orange, and add an equal amount of water. Cook covered, about 10 minutes or until orange peel is soft. Set aside. Bring peaches slowly to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Bring to a rapid boil, and cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add orange mixture, return to a boil, and cook about 25 minutes or until mixture registers 221on candy thermometer; stir mixture frequently.