Peach and Pepper Preserves

April 30, 2020

When it’s peach season, we head to Swafford Farms down at the Nashville Farmers’ market.

Ingredients

2cups pitted, peeled, and chopped peaches

1medium red bell pepper, seeded and quartered

1small jalapeno, seeded

1/2teaspoon lemon zest

27grams pectin, usually about 1 pouch

5cups white sugar

1tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Preparation

1. Place peaches and peppers in food processor and pulse until a relish consistency. Transfer mixture to non-reactive pan over high heat and add lemon zest, pectin, and vinegar.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar and bring to rolling boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim foam off top and jar according to your container’s specifications.