Peach Pecan & Amaretto Preserves Recipe

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Peach Pecan & Amaretto Preserves
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Directions:

  1. In a heavy, non-reactive saucepot combine raisins and water and let raisins soak until they plump.
  2. Cut peaches into halves or quarters and combine them with the plumped raisins and water.
  3. Add zest and heat mixture to simmering until very tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in orange and lemon juices and return to a boil.
  5. Add sugar and cook over medium heat, stirring very frequently with a flat bottom wooden spoon, until thick, about 30 minutes.
  6. Test Mixture: Put a spoonful on a chilled saucer and let it cool; when saucer is held on edge, the surface of the jam should wrinkle.
  7. Add the pecans and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes longer.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the Amaretto.
  9. Ladle into hot, clean canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
  10. Seal with new two-piece lids according to manufacturer's directions and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
  11. Cool, label, and store.
  12. Best if allowed to mellow in the jars for two weeks before serving.
  13. Makes great holiday gifts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 820.56 Kcal (3436 kJ)
Calories from fat 196.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.89g 34%
Sodium 8.08mg 0%
Potassium 878.37mg 19%
Total Carbs 157.65g 53%
Sugars 133.28g 533%
Dietary Fiber 9.09g 36%
Protein 6.51g 13%
Vitamin C 23.4mg 39%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Calcium 66.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.14 Kcal (758 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.83g 34%
Sodium 1.78mg 0%
Potassium 193.91mg 19%
Total Carbs 34.8g 53%
Sugars 29.42g 533%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 36%
Protein 1.44g 13%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 39%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 14.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.4
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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