Best Peach Conserve Recipe

Tie reserved peach pits in a cheesecloth bag; place in large preserving kettle with chopped peaches.

Strain jar of cherries (removing stems if necessary); add juice to peaches, reserving cherries.

Add sugar, sliced orange, and lemon juice to kettle; stir until sugar is dissolved.

Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; reduce heat slightly ; boil,sitrringoften, for about 1/4 hours, or until thick and clear and gel stage has been reached.

Remove bag of pits, skim off foam with a metal spoon; add almonds; simmer for a few minutes; add reserved cherries.

Ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace, seal with melted paraffin wax, cover with clean lids.

Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Makes 6 1/2 pint jars.