Peach Butter

Ingredients

• 4-4 1/2 lbs peaches
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups sugar
• 1-2 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Wash peaches, remove seeds and any bad spots- DO NOT PEEL!

2. 2

   Chop peaches.

3. 3

   Put peaches in pot with water.

4. 4

   Cook peaches over medium, simmer until peaches are soft, about 15- 20 minutes depending up on the ripeness of your fruit.

5. 5

   Run the peaches through a food mill till all that is left in the mill are the peach skins which you can discard now.

6. 6

   You should have about 2 quarts of peach pulp.

7. 7

   Mix pulp with sugar and cinnamon.

8. 8

   Cook over medium heat until thick enough to round up on a spoon about 30 minutes to an hour (this may also be done in a slow- 250 degree oven but it takes longer).

9. 9

   You will need to stir frequently, making sure that it doesn't stick.

10. 10

    Place in hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.

11. 11

    Adjust lid and rings on jars.

12. 12

    Process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove to counter and allow to cool.