There is something about gardening and canning that makes one feel productive. We made a trip to the local farmers market and purchased a peck of peaches. I immediately made a peach cobbler and put the rest of the peaches out to ripen. Well that happened fast, so today I decided to make peach preserves. This recipe has everything from a little pepper kick to almond flavoring which I love in peaches. It is a little extra trouble since it doesn’t have pectin to thicken it, but it is well worth it. Enjoy!
Fresh peaches ready to peel 
Peaches measure about 4 cups 
Orange and pepper mixture ready to add to peaches 
Peaches cook to 221 F 
Jars ready to process in the pressure canner
Bottom jar is sealed (center down) compare to center on top jar which is not sealed 
Peach Preserves
Peach Preserves are finished, complete with label. If interested, the labels are below and can be made on Avery.com. I use Special Elite font. And how do I know they are sealed for room temperature storage? I hear the lids pop as they cool. It’s like music to my ears.
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