Brandied Peach Butter with Spearmint

Title:
Brandied Peach Butter with Spearmint

Yield:
1 Servings

Categories:
Preserves,
Fruits,
Herbs




Ingredients:





    18    -to


    20    Peaches, fully ripe


   1/2 c  -Water, or more as needed


   1/4 c  Brandy


     3 tb Lemon juice


     2 c  Sugar


    18    -to


    25    Sprigs spearmint


          -OR other mint






 Pit, skin, and slice the peaches.  Place them in a large pan with enough


 water to prevent sticking and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Puree


 the peaches in a food processor and return to the saucepan, adding the


 brandy, lemon, sugar, and mint sprigs.  Simmer over low heat, stirring


 frequently, 30 to 35 minutes or until the puree thickens. Remove the mint


 and fill clean 1/2-pint jars with peach butter to within 1/4-inch of the


 top.  Wipe, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.


 


 From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini