Lord Grey's Peach Preserves |
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Earl Grey tea gives these easy preserves a subtle floral note. Ingredients:
5 pounds ripe peaches |
4 cups sugar |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
5 earl grey tea bags, divided |
Directions:
1. Cut a small, shallow X in the bottom of each peach. Working in batches, blanch in a large pot of boiling water until skin loosens, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water; let cool. Peel, halve, and pit. Cut into 1/3 slices. Combine with sugar and juice in a large bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
2. Place a small plate in freezer. Transfer fruit mixture and 4 tea bags to a large heavy pot. Open the remaining tea bag; crumble leaves slightly; add to pot. Bring to a boil, stirring gently, and cook 15-20 minutes. Test doneness by scooping a small spoonful onto chilled plate and tilting plate. (Preserves are ready if they don't run.) Remove tea bags. Skim foam from the surface of jam. Ladle jam into 2 clean, hot 1-pint jars. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
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