Raspberry Peach Butter

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs peaches, peeled, pitted and chopped
• 1 lb raspberries, washed
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

• 1 place peaches and raspberries in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth-ish.
• 2 pour into a medium stainless steal or enamel pot with the remaining ingredients.
• 3 bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• 4 as the mixture thickens be prepared to stir constantly to prevent scorching.
• 5 after about 1 1/2 hours test butter on a frozen plate.
• 6 if no watery ring appears fill two 1/2 pint jars and 1 small jar, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• 7 process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.