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Peach Saffron Preserves
Step-by-step recipe for creating peach preserves with exotic saffron and a hint of cinnamon.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
3
pints
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds peaches pitted and quartered
- 3/4 cup sugar or more to taste
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon saffron be sure to use good quality saffron, threads
- Pinch salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, saffron threads and salt in a large sauce pot.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium low and and cook for 30 minutes. Taste the mixture; add additional sugar to taste, if desired. Some peaches will be less sweet than others and require more sweetening, however don't add too much sugar or you'll overpower the subtle saffron flavor.
- Remove from heat and process the mixture through a food mill. Be sure to turn the handle in both directions so that you get the most of out your fruit.
- Return the mixture to the sauce pot and add cinnamon. Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Allow preserves to cool and transfer to jars or a container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
- If you'd like to process your preserves in jars for a longer shelf life, follow the boiling water method instructions and process for 10 minutes. For instructions, click here.
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Notes
- You will also need: Large saucepot, food mill
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
93g
(31%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Potassium
861mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
88g
(176%)
Vitamin A
1480IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
32.5mg
(36%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 93g | 31% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 861mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 88g | 176% |
| Vitamin A | 1480IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 32.5mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.