Peach Pecan Amaretto Preserves

For the past few years we’ve been buying this peach pecan amaretto preserves from San Saba Pecan Company.  It really is very good, but not so cheap.  A small jar usually runs us $8.  That’s a bit steep for jelly.  So with peaches going on sale and a couple recipes to work from, we decided to make our own.  It turned out great.  Right now the amaretto is a bit strong, but I expect that to mellow a bit.  I might try a bit less in my next batch.

Peach Pecan Amaretto Preserves

4 cups finely chopped peaches

1/4 cup lemon juice

7 1/2 cups sugar

1 pouch CERTO liquid pectin

3/4 cup pecans

3 tbsp amaretto liqueur

Prepare jars per manufacturer instructions.  Cook peaches, lemon juice, and sugar over medium heat until at a rolling boil.  (Add a  little butter to reduce foaming)  Add pectin and boil for exactly one minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in pecans and amaretto.  Ladle into jars and process according to jar manufacterer instructions.  Makes about 10 half pint jars.

*  This is basically the Certo liquid pectin recipe with the pecans and amaretto added.  Feel free to use any peach preserves recipe as a substitute and add the pecans and amaretto.