Audrey'S Golden Peach Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs ripe peaches, pitted and quartered (approx 3 1/2 quarts)
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 lemons, zest of, grated
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

In a large pan, bring the peaches and water to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce to low and simmer, stir often until tender. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a blender, process the mixture in batches until smooth.
Return the puree to the pan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir constantly.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stir often till thick and reduced to about 6 cups. (approx 30 min).
Ladle the peach butter into hot, sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4\" of headroom.
Wipe the rims clean and place lids on.
Process in boiling water bath for about 10 minutes.
Remove the jars and let cool at room temperature till completely cooled off.