Peach Preserves

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   Combine sugar and water and cook until sugar dissolves. Add peaches and cook rapidly until fruit becomes clear, stirring occasionally. Cover and let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place. Drain fruit and pack into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Cook syrup rapidly 2 to 3 minutes or longer if too thin. Pour over fruit, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust caps. Process half pints and pints 20 minutes at 180u00b0 to 185u00b0 in hot water bath. Yield: About 6 half pints.

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