Nectarines in Spiced Wine

Ingredients

• Nectarines 1½ kg
• Raw cane sugar 20 oz
• Dry White Wine 5 fl oz
• Ground Cinnamon ½ spoons
• Grated Ginger Root ¼ spoons
• Clove 4 pieces
• Meyer Lemon Juice 0 fl oz
• Water 15 fl oz

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Submerge the nectarines in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer them to ice water.

Step 3

Remove the skin and pits from the nectarines.

Step 4

Cook a syrup made from sugar and water with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.

Step 5

Submerge the nectarines in the hot syrup, bring to a boil, turn off the heat, and let them steep in the syrup for 3–4 hours.

Step 6

Drain the syrup into a bowl and set aside. Pour the wine and lemon juice into the pot with the nectarines. Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat.

Step 7

Remove the nectarines and transfer them to sterilized jars.

Step 8

Combine the broth with the syrup, bring to a boil, and pour it into the jars up to the brim.

Step 9

Seal the jars, turn them upside down, and let them cool this way.

Step 10

Return the jars to an upright position and store in a cool place.