White peach and sage jelly

Babiche Martens

This jelly will keep for 12 months unopened, six months opened and refrigerated.

Ingredients

1 kg	Peach, white, stones removed (Main)
1 cup	Fresh sage, leaves
1	Lemon, zest of
2 Tbsp	Lemon juice
1	Water
1 bag	White sugar, use 1 cup sugar per cup of peach juice

Directions

1. Chop the peaches and place in a large pot or preserving pan with the sage leaves, lemon zest and juice.
2. Pour in enough water to just cover and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes.
3. Pour into a jelly bag or muslin and allow the mixture to be suspended without touching anything, to drip for at least an hour.
4. Discard the contents of the bag then measure the juice. For every cup of juice add a cup of sugar.
5. Boil rapidly for 10-15 minutes or until setting point is reached. Spoon a little on a chilled plate - it is ready if it wrinkles when pushed with a fingertip.
6. Skim any scum off the top before pouring into warm sterilised jars and sealing well.