Sparkling Peach Punch

I got this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens and made it last weekend for a little family BBQ. It was delicious and everyone loved it! It makes quite a bit - perfect for a BBQ or baby shower or something like that.

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 3-oz. pkg. peach-flavored jello
1 29-oz. can peach slices in light syrup
4 11.3-oz. cans peach nectar
1/2 cup lemon juice
8 10-oz. bottles ginger ale or club soda



1. In large saucepan combine water, sugar, and jello. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve.

2. Place undrained peach slices in blender. Cover; blend until smooth. In extra-large bowl combine jello mixture, pureed peaches, peach nectar, and lemon juice. Divide peach mixture among four 1-qt. containers. Cover and freeze overnight until firm.
Note: mixture can be frozen up to 3 months. Use as many containers as needed to continue with step 3. (Each quart makes 6 servings)

3. To serve, place one or more containers at room temperature for 1 hour. Break in chunks with large fork. Place in punch bowl or jug. Stir in 2 bottles of ginger ale per container of peach mixture until slushy.

Makes 24 servings (4 six-serving batches).