Smooth, sweet spread made from peaches and warm spices. Perfect for toast, biscuits, or gifting.

Ingredients

• 14 cups coarsely chopped peeled fresh or frozen peaches
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking tapioca

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves; mix well. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until peaches are very soft, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in tapioca. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 hour or until thickened. Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Refrigerate or freeze.