Peach Jam

4 cups

prepared fruit (about 3 lb. fully ripe peaches)

2 Tbsp.

fresh lemon juice

1 tsp.

EVER-FRESH Fruit Protector (optional)

5-1/2 cups

sugar

1 box

Fruit Pectin

Prepare Jars and Lids:

·        Boil jars on rack in large pot filled with water 10 minutes.

·        Place flat lids in saucepan with water.

·        Bring to boil. Remove from heat.

·        Let jars and lids stand in hot water until ready to fill.

·        Drain well before filling.

Prepare fruit:

·        Peel and pit peaches.

·        Finely chop fruit.  

·        Measure exactly 4 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.

·        Stir lemon juice and fruit protector into prepared fruit in saucepot.

·        Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot.  

·        Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.

·        STIR in all sugar quickly.

·        Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.

·        Remove from heat.

·        Skim off any foam with metal spoon.

Filling Jars:

·        Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.

·        Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.

·        Invert jars 5 minutes, then turn upright.

·        After jars are cool, check seals.