Since the first bite in the morning at the last dessert at the end of the day, fruit preserves are present in the tables of Cuyo as a symbol of home flavors.
for 3 jars of 1 kg.
| 1 lt. | WATER |
| 500 g. | SUGAR |
| 2 kg. | YELLOW PEACHES |
| 3 units | JARS |
Make a light syrup. Peel fruit with a plain knife so not to leave marks on it, cut in half and remove stones. Sterilize jars, fill with the fruit an cover in syrup. Put the lid on jars immediately. Boil jars previously wrapped in paper (so they won’t break during boiling). Cook during 20 minutes when water starts to boil. Remove once cold.
Chose healthy and firm peaches as to resist cooking. Also preserves can be made with other fruits as pears or quince, among others.
Fruits from Cuyo are the closure of every meal. They are consumed fresh or you can make preserves, sweets and desserts. There are quinces in bread, jellies, marmalades, and in syrup, with or without liquor. Besides quince, peaches or plums you can prepare tomatoes or alcayota sweets.
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