Spiced Peaches

MAKES 16 SERVINGS DAIRY-FREE Not only do these peaches look stunning in their jar, but they are also delicious served plain or topped with a raspberry sauce. In large nonreactive pan, combine sugar and vinegar over low heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Tie lemon peel, cloves and allspice into a square of cheesecloth. Add peaches and simmer just until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove peaches carefully with a slotted spoon and arrange in warmed sterilized jars. Boil sugar until thickened about 10 minutes, and then pour over peaches. Add lemon rind, cloves and cinnamon stick to jar for decoration. When cool, seal jars. Store up to 2 months. PER SERVING: 72 CAL.; 1G PROT.; 0 TOTAL FAT (0 SAT. FAT); 18G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 0 SOD.; 2G FIBER. Recipe by: Vegetarian Times, December 1998, page 29