Chunky Peach Spread

Ingredients:

• 7 medium peaches (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds with water; bring to a boil.
2. Cut a shallow “X” on the bottom of each peach.
3. Using tongs, place peaches, a few at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds or just until skin at the “X” begins to loosen.
4. Remove peaches and immediately drop into ice water.
5. Pull off skins with tip of a knife; discard skins.
6. Chop peaches.
7. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute.
8. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine peaches, sugar and lemon juice; bring to a boil.
9. Mash peaches.
10. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
11. Add gelatin mixture; cook 1 minute longer, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
12. Cool 10 minutes.
13. Pour into jars. Refrigerate, covered, up to 3 weeks.