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                      MRS. JOHNSON'S PEACH PRESERVES

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       c            Sugar
   1       c            Water
   1       tb           Lemon extract
   6       lb           (around 24) ripe peaches,
                        -peeled and sliced

  1.  In a large saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over
  medium- high heat and bring to a boil;  cook for about
  5 minutes, or until syrup is clear. Skim off any froth.
  
  2.  Add vanilla and lemon extract, stir in peaches,
  and return to a boil. Watch carefully to prevent from
  boiling over.
  
  3.  Boil for 5 minutes.  Remove from heat and skim off
  any froth.
  
  4.  Fill hot, sterilized jars (quart-size screw-top
  Mason jars) and adjust caps; a suction seal will form
  with cooling. Store in a cool, dark place. Serve with
  hot biscuits, or warm over vanilla or Texas peach ice
  cream.
  
  Makes 3 quarts.
  
  From:  THE WHITE HOUSE FAMILY COOKBOOK by White House
  Executive Chef Henry Haller with Virginia Aronson,
  Random House, New York. 1987. ISBN 0-394-55657-7.
  Posted by: Karin Brewer, Cooking Echo, 9/92
 


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