Half a pound of apples will yield about 1 cup of chopped apples. Use 2 small apples or 1 large apple to get half a pound of chopped fruit.

• Peel peaches, and apples, and chop. Chop plums.

• Combine fruit and water then cook, slowly, until tender, about 15 minutes.

• Add the lemon juice and sugar.

• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until thick, about 35 minutes, stirring frequently.

• Pour into hot sterilized jars.

Choose Your Peaches

The red blush on the skin indicates variety, not ripeness. Rather, a ripe peach will give off a “peachy” aroma when gently squeezed. Ripe peaches are best stored in the refrigerator in a single layer as they will keep best if not on top of each other. They are best used within a week. Ripen firm peaches at room temperature, but not in direct sunlight.