Golden Peach Butter

Directions

1. 1

   Dottie Cross TMPJ72B 4 lb Ripe peaches

2. 2

   Pitted and quartered -(about 3-1/2 quarts) 2 c Water 2 c Sugar 1/4 c Lemon juice -Grated zest of 2 lemons 2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 ts Ground

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until peaches are very tender

4. 4

   In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or a blender, process the fruit mixture in batches until smooth

5. 5

   Return the puree to the saucepan and stir in the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, and cloves

6. 6

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened and reduced to about 6 cups, about 30 minutes

8. 8

   Ladle the peach butter into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headroom