*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       HILL COUNTRY PICKLED PEACHES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -JUDI M. PHELPS
   8       lb           Whole peaches, sm. to med.
                        -peeled
   6       c            Sugar
   4       c            Vinegar
   2       c             -- water
   4                    Cinnamon sticks
   1 1/2   tb           Whole cloves
   2       ts           Powdered ginger
     1/2   ts           White pepper

  Combine all the ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
  Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
  Boil until the peaches can be pierced easily with a
  fork, a matter of minutes; do not allow them to
  soften. Remove the pan from the heat, and let the
  peaches sit in the syrup at room temperature for at
  least 8 hours or overnight.
  
  Prepare quart canning jars according to the
  manufacturer's directions. Return the pan to the stove
  and bring the mixture back to a boil. Spoon the
  peaches into the jars, wedging them in, and divide the
  syrup and spices equally among the jars.  Leave about
  1/2-inch of headspace in each jar. Process the jars
  for 20 minutes.
  
  For the best taste, store the peaches for at least 2
  weeks before serving them.
  
  Shared and MM by Judi M. Phelps.
  jphelps@shell.portal.com or jphelps@best.com
 


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