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With the summer almost over the abundence in our garden is just overwhelming!! Here is a good recipe for anyone who has peaches.

Blushing Peach Almond Freezer Conserve

Makes about 5, 8oz (250mL) jars

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar     

1 pouch(1.59 oz/45g) freezer jam pectin

3 1/2 cups finely chopped pitted peaches

4 tbsp chopped drained maraschino cherries

1 tbsp lemon juice

3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted(to toast almonds place on baking sheet and bake in preheated 350 degree oven, stirring occasionally, for about 5 min or until golden)

1/4 tsp almond extract

1. In a medium bowl, combine sugar and pectin, stirring until well blended. Add peaches, cherries, lemon juice, almonds and almond extract. Stir for 3 minutes.

2. Ladle jam into plastic or glass freezer jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Apply lids tightly. Let jam stand at room temperature until thickened, about 30 minutes. Serve immediatley, if desired. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to three weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

recipe from Ball's Complete Book of Home Preserving

If anyone tries this please let me know how it turns out for you, also how your family likes it.