Peach Nectar

4 cups peaches
4 cups water
Sugar, as needed

Select sound, ripe fruit. Peel and crush. Combine 4 cups fruit with 4 cups water and heat slowly to simmering. Press through colander, then through fine sieve.

To each cup of the fruit pulp and juice, add 1/2 cup of sugar. Bring to simmering temperature. Stir until sugar is well dissolved.

Pour into clean jars to within 1/2-inch of top of jar. Put on cap, screwing the band tight. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

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