Peaches Preserved Whole
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United States
Known as an American recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
- Preserving. Old preserving methods may not make food safe to keep. Use current tested guidance.
Ingredients 1 ingredient
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Take the large, white clingstones.
- Pare evenly.
- “To every pound of fruit allow a pound of sugar.
- Place them in large earthen tureens, a layer of fruit and one of sugar.
- Let them remain overnight;
- then boil over a gradual fire until transparent;
- then pour the fruit and syrup into large dishes.
- Place them in the sun until the syrup is almost a jelly and the fruit well cooked ;
- put them in jars.
- See that no bubbles of air are left in the jars.
- Place a brandy paper on the top.
- Seal earefully.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan