Posted by Karen on March 23, 2001 at 14:48:06:
In Reply to: diabetic preserves posted by tom on March 22, 2001 at 21:33:35:
Diabetic Peach Preserves
2 1/2 to 3 lb. ripe peaches (10 to 12)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1 3/4 oz) no sugar needed pectin
7 1/4 t equal measure, 24 packets equal sweetener or 1 cup equal spoonful
Peel, pit and finely chop peaches; measure 4 cups into saucepan.
Stir in lemon juice and pectin. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring
frequently. cook and stir until boiling. Cook and stir 1 minute
more. Remove heat; stir in equal. Skim off foam.
Immediately ladle into freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Seal and ladle containers. Let stand at room temperature for several
hours or until set. Store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or 6 months
in freezer.
Makes 8 ( 1/2 pint jars).