Chunky Peach Spread

Name: Chunky Peach Spread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 cups.
Ingredients: 7 medium peaches (2 to 2-1/2 pounds); 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Here's a fruit spread that captures the best tastes of late summer. I like that it's low in sugar and not overly sweet, which lets the fresh peach flavor shine right through. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

Ingredients

7 medium peaches (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Cut a shallow “X” on the bottom of each peach. Using tongs, place peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the “X” begins to loosen. Remove peaches and immediately drop into ice water. Pull off skins with tip of a knife; discard skins. Chop peaches.
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugar and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Mash peaches. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add gelatin mixture; cook 1 minute longer, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool 10 minutes.
Pour into jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Peach Spread in Taste of Home June/July 2003

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Joho2012

Aug 9, 2015

Can this be frozen?
sstetzel

Jul 30, 2015

Hi Vonopen,We don't recommend deviating from the recipe directions for storage.You could risk not only quality, but safety.Sue StetzelOnline Community ManagerTaste of Home Magazine
vonoepen

Jul 29, 2015

can this be canned and saved for several months? Sukie
ant maf

Sep 7, 2010

Can this be frozen? I have not made it , yet. It sounds delicious