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Peach Preserves - canning

I rarely BUY anything for canning.  Its like if I buy something to can, I am defeating the purpose.  Usually if I can't get it in my garden or unless someone has a surplus and gives it to me, I just won't spend the money on an intended frugal choice.  HOWEVER, peaches are another thing! Look at these delicious Missouri peaches!  Sure wish you could smell these because Mmmmmm, they smell like heaven must smell! Folks in my part of the country are knee deep in canning season. I have several friends who were canning a BUNCH of salsa this weekend.  During my trip to the grocery store, my checker saw the Surejell in my basket and commented that her mom and aunt were canning lots of salsa on Saturday; that she couldn't WAIT to get home to smell it cooking!   Friday night we spent some time with friends who were planning to do a BUNCH of salsa canning on Saturday.  (They ended up canning 54 pints!  WHEW!)   These friends casually menti...