Lord Grey's Peach Preserves
Lord Grey's Peach Preserves is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cut a small, shallow X in the bottom of each peach.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCut a small, shallow X in the bottom of each peach.
Working in batches, blanch in a large pot of boiling water until skin loosens, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a large bowl of ice water; let cool.
Peel, halve, and pit.
Cut into 1/3" slices.
Combine with sugar and juice in a large bowl.
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Place a small plate in freezer.
Transfer fruit mixture and 4 tea bags to a large heavy pot.
Open the remaining tea bag; crumble leaves slightly; add to pot.
Bring to a boil, stirring gently, and cook 15-20 minutes.
Test doneness by scooping a small spoonful onto chilled plate and tilting plate. (Preserves are ready if they don't run.) Remove tea bags.
Skim foam from the surface of jam.
Ladle jam into 2 clean, hot 1-pint jars.
Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.