Ingredients
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8 lb. fresh peaches
3 large oranges
4 large lemons
6 lb. sugar (13 1/2 c.)
1 Tbsp. ground allspice
Preparation
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Peel peaches; remove pits and knife chop finely.
Cut oranges and lemons in quarters and remove seeds.
Put through coarse blade of food chopper.
(Should be 3 quarts of peaches and 6 cups of oranges and lemons.)
Place peaches and ground fruit in large pan and add sugar and spice.
Over moderate heat, bring slowly to a boil, stirring often.
Boil gently for 45 minutes, stirring often, until fruit is translucent and the mixture sheets from a metal spoon.
Remove from heat.
Skim off foam and put in jars at once. Makes 20 (8 ounce) jars.
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