Peach Preserves
⏱ 45 minEasyServes 6
Bright, sun-ripened peach preserves with a thick, glossy set that holds up beautifully in the jar. Clear Jel gives these preserves a clean, clear look that traditional pectin can't match.
Ingredients
- •4 cups peeled, pitted, chopped fresh peaches (about 8 medium)
- •2 cups sugar
- •¼ cup Crave Clear Jel Powder (cook-type)
- •2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- •¼ tsp almond extract (optional but wonderful)
- •¼ tsp cinnamon
- •Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1Sterilize 6 half-pint jars and keep hot. Prepare lids and bands.
- 2In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine peaches and 1½ cups of the sugar. Let macerate 30 minutes to draw out juices.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk remaining ½ cup sugar with Crave Clear Jel Powder until combined.
- 4Bring the peach mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- 5Gradually whisk in the Clear Jel and sugar mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 6Add lemon juice, almond extract if using, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- 7Return to a full rolling boil and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy.
- 8Ladle into hot jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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Pro Tip
Cook-type Clear Jel creates preserves with a beautiful, clear, glossy appearance that looks stunning in the jar — far more professional than the cloudy set you get with regular pectin. It also sets more firmly, so your preserves spread perfectly without being runny.