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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs peaches (about 6 cups)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Method

  • Place the peaches in boiling water for 1 minute, or until the skins loosen.
  • Then plunge them in ice water.
  • Slip off the skins, halve the fruit and remove the pits.
  • Cut the peaches into 1 inch pieces.
  • In a large, non-reactive pot, mix the peaches, sugar, ginger, lemon juice and allspice.
  • Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and mounds on the spoon.
  • Ladle into jars and store in the fridge for up to 2 months.