Honey Peach Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 lb. peaches, peeled and chopped
1/2 c. water
4 1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. honey

Preparation

In a large kettle, cook the peaches in water until soft.
Press through a sieve or food mill.
Measure 12 cups pulp; return to the kettle.
Add sugar and honey.
Cook, stirring often, until mixture thickens, about 1 1/4 hours.
Stir more frequently as it thickens to prevent sticking.
Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Adjust caps.
Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Yield:
6 pints.