Pickled Peaches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. peeled cling peaches or other small firm ones
4 lb. sugar
3 c. vinegar
pinch of salt
3 Tbsp. whole cloves tied in a spice bag

Preparation

Combine sugar, vinegar, salt and spice in a large kettle. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Add a dozen peaches at a time and cook slowly until tender.
Remove and pack in sterilized jars.
Continue to cook peaches 12 at a time until all are cooked and packed in jars.
Boil the remaining syrup over moderate heat for about 15 minutes or until thick as desired.
Pour over peaches in jars and seal.