Amaretto Peach Pecan Preserves
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh peaches, peeled
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 0.8 cup water (more if needed)
- 0 tbsp finely grated orange zest
- 2 tbsp strained fresh lemon juice
- 3 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup pecan halves or pecan pieces
- 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy, non-reactive saucepan combine raisins and water and let raisins soak until they plump.
- 2
Cut peaches into halves or quarters and combine them with the plumped raisins and water.
- 3
Add zest and heat mixture to simmering until very tender, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in orange and lemon juices and return to a boil.
- 5
Add sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring very frequently with a flat bottom wooden spoon, until thick, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Test Mixture: Put a spoonful on a chilled saucer and let it cool; when saucer is held on edge, the surface of the jam should wrinkle.
- 7
Add the pecans and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes longer.
- 8
Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto.
- 9
Ladle into hot, clean canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
- 10
Seal with new two-piece lids according to manufacturer's directions and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
- 11
Cool, label, and store.
- 12
This is best if allowed to mellow in the jars for two weeks before serving.