Peaches Supreme
- 12 -14 unblemished peaches (any good canning variety)
- 1 cup fresh raspberry, crushed
- 1 12 cups sugar
- 1 cup white wine vinegar
- 14 teaspoon nutmeg
- Wash and drain the peaches.
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Place the peaches in a wire basket, and dip them into the boiling water (or use a slotted spoon).
- Allow the peaches to stay in the pot for 2 minutes.
- Remove the basket, plunge the peaches inot a pan or sink of ice water, then drain.
- When the peaches are cool enough to handle, slip off the outer skins, cut in half and remove the pits.
- Place the peach halves in a colander and rinse quickly.
- Set peaches aside to drain while preparing the pickling solution.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the raspberries, sugar, wine vinegar, and nutmeg to a boil.
- Allow the mixture to bubble for 2--3 minutes.
- Lower the heat while packing the peaches, but remember to keep the liquid very hot.
- Gently spoon the peaches into hot, sterilized canning jars (with an optional cleaned and blanched peach seed).
- Pour the hot raspberry liquid over the fruit, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
- Release the air bubbles.
- Clean the rims of the jars.
- Add the lids (follow manufacturer's instructions) and rings and tighten only fingertip tight.
- Process in a hot-water bath for 25 minutes.
- Remove and set aside to cool in a draft-free area before storing.
peaches, fresh raspberry, sugar, white wine vinegar, nutmeg
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/peaches-supreme-134619 (may not work)