->Spiced Peaches 01 <-

8 lbs peaches peeled (small to medium sized)

4 sticks cinnamon

2 Tbsp whole cloves, crushed

1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger

6 cups sugar

1 quart vinegar

Treat peaches to prevent darkening. Tie spices in spice bag. Combine

sugar, vinegar, spice bag in large saucepot, boil 5 minutes. Drain

peaches. Cook drained peaches in boiling syrup until they can be

pierced with a fork but not soft. Remove from heat and allow

peaches to sit in liquid overnight to plump.

Next day bring to boil, remove spice bag. Pack peaches into hot

1/4" headspace. Ladle hot liquid over peaches

1/4"

20 min. Yield

quarts.