September 7, 1955 How to Freeze Peaches, Medium Syrup, A Specialty -- "Lime Marmalade", Peach Cobbler

How to Freeze Peaches

Select tree ripe peaches. Some of the varieties suitable for freezing are: Golden Jubilee, Hale Haven, Elberta. Wash, peel. Drop into chilled solution of 1 t. salt or 1 T. lemon juice in 1 qt. water. Drain, slice directly into container.

Note: I prefer to peel without dipping into boiling water. Keeps fruit firmer, tastes fresher. Takes more time, but worth the effort.

Cover with medium syrup to which ascorbic acid has been added.

Medium Syrup: 4 c. water, 6 c. sugar. Dissolve sugar in boiling water. Bring to boiling point. Chill. To add ascorbic acid, dissolve 1/2 t. powdered ascorbic acid in a little water. Add 1 pint cold syrup. 1 pint is enough to 8 pints peaches.

Tip: To help fruit retain its color, crumple a piece of wax paper or cellophane and place on top of fruit before closing cover. Prevents darkening. Serve frozen peaches slightly frosty.

A Specialty -- "Lime Marmalade"

Delicious with sea food or meat

6 large limes (or 12 ordinary limes)
2 lemins
Sugar

Wash fruit and slice very thin, discarding seeds ad white fiber. Place in preserving kettle and cover with water. Cook, covered for 20 minutes.  Measure fruit and water mixture. Add 1 c. sugar for each cup of fruit mixture. Place over medium heat and bring to boil. Cool rapidly until syrup jells. Seal in hot sterilized jars.

 Peach Cobbler

4 c. peeled, sliced fresh peaches
2 T. flour
1 c. sugar
1 T. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. biscuit mix
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg plus enough milk to make 1/2 c. liquid
2 T. melted butter
1/8 t. almond flavoring

Place sliced peaches in 7 x 11 baking dish. Mix together flour and sugar, sprinkle over peaches, then sprinkle lemon juice over all. Bake at 425 degrees until peach juice bubbles (about 20 minutes), While fruit bakes, make biscuit topping. Mix together biscuit topping and sugar, add egg, milk, butter and almond flavoring. Mix just enough to blend. Drop by spoonfuls over top of peaches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer until top browns. Serve warm with sugar and cream. Serves 6 to 8.

Notes: Peaches will not be entirely covered with biscuit mix.