Mary Jo’s Sun-Cooked Peach Preserves: The Best Homemade Delight
Experience the taste of summer with Mary Jo’s sun-cooked peach preserves, a delightful homemade treat that captures the essence of ripe peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 pints
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Sun-cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped peaches with sugar and let it sit for at least 2 hours to release juices.
- Add lemon juice and cinnamon, then mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a large jar and place it in direct sunlight for 4-6 hours, shaking it occasionally.
- Once done, transfer to sterilized jars and seal.
- Store in the refrigerator once opened.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe, sweet peaches.
- You can adjust the sugar based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg