Peach Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 c. sliced underripe peaches
3/4 c. water
6 c. sugar

Preparation

Cook the peaches in the water until barely tender. Keep heat low so the peaches will not scorch. Drain off juice and add sugar. Boil until the syrup spins a thread. Add the peaches and cook very rapidly 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Skim if necessary. Let stand in a shallow bowl or tray for 24 hours. Pour into sterilized Kerr jars to within 1/2-inch of top. Put on cap. Screw band firmly tight. Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes. Yields 4 (8 ounce) jars.