Peach & Ginger Preserve
Serves 16 25 min prep 40 min cook

Golden peach slices preserved in a light ginger syrup — beautiful with breakfast, scones, yoghurt or a mature cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 kg firm ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
- 750 g white sugar
- 500 ml water
- 40 g fresh ginger, sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- Dissolve the sugar in the water over gentle heat.
- Add the ginger and bring to the boil.
- Add the peach slices carefully.
- Simmer until the peaches are translucent but still hold their shape.
- Add lemon juice.
- Allow the syrup to thicken slightly.
- Pack the fruit into sterilised jars and cover with hot syrup.
- Seal immediately.