NECTARINE PRESERVES WITH BASIL
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Condiment Nectarine Basil Summer Edible Gift Gourmet
Yield Makes 7 or 8 (1/2-pint) jars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and lids .
- Bring sugar, lemon juice, water, and 1 cup basil to a boil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Simmer over moderately low heat until thick and syrupy, about 25 minutes. Discard basil with a slotted spoon.
- Add nectarines to syrup and bring to a rolling boil over moderately high heat, then boil, uncovered, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer nectarines with slotted spoon to a sieve set over a bowl to catch juice. Drain nectarines 5 minutes, then add juice from bowl to juice in pot.
- Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Divide nectarines among jars with slotted spoon. Tuck a fresh basil sprig into side of each jar.
- Return juice in pot to a rolling boil, skimming off any foam. Continue to boil until juice registers 220 to 224°F on thermometer, 7 to 10 minutes. Gradually add pectin, whisking constantly. Return juice to a rolling boil, then boil, skimming off any foam, 1 minute.
- Ladle juice into jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between fruit and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
- Seal, process, and store filled jars , boiling preserves in jars 10 minutes.
- Let preserves stand in jars at least 1 day for flavors to develop.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Toma Limon
limon@aol.comThese preserves are a great way to use up extra nectarines.
Mdshimul Ail
a.m29@gmail.comI'll definitely be making these preserves again.
Ameara Cooledge
cooledge.ameara1@hotmail.comThese preserves are the best I've ever had.
Abdeldjebbar Abid
aa10@hotmail.frI highly recommend these preserves.
Thawn Thang
tt@aol.comThese preserves are a must-try for any nectarine lover.
Jagat Magar
m@yahoo.comI've already shared this recipe with all my friends.
Miriam Quintana Soto
q85@yahoo.comThese preserves are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Christina Ross
ross_c88@gmail.comI love the combination of nectarines and basil. It's so unique and delicious.
Farooq Ahmed
fa@yahoo.comThese preserves are a great way to add a touch of sweetness to my favorite desserts.
Wasim Tariq
t.w@aol.comI can't wait to try these preserves on my next cheeseboard.
Dinar Ahmad
d_ahmad86@yahoo.comThese preserves are the perfect addition to my morning toast.
Faith
faith@gmail.comI love the way these preserves look. They're so pretty and colorful.
Sibghat Chauhan
sibghatchauhan@gmail.comThese preserves are a great way to preserve the flavor of summer. I can't wait to enjoy them all year long.
Utibe I. Dickson
i_utibe71@yahoo.comI've never made preserves before, but these were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them.
Niraj Oli
n-o@aol.comThese preserves are the perfect way to use up ripe nectarines. They're also a great way to add a touch of sweetness to your favorite dishes.
shahzad amir
a_shahzad@gmail.comI love the unique flavor of these preserves. The basil adds a really nice touch.
Marleen Smith
marleen@hotmail.comThese preserves are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've already made two batches and I'm planning on making more.
Kite nineteen
kite8@yahoo.comI made these preserves last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone who tried them loved them.
Krys Eliza
keliza@gmail.comThese preserves are amazing! I love the combination of nectarines and basil. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.