Classic Peach Jam

Gather

Ingredients

• 3-3/4 cups crushed peaches (about 3 pounds)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 package powdered pectin
• 5 cups granulated sugar

Preserve

Instructions

1. 01

   Pre-sterilize canning jars and keep them hot. Prepare lids according to the manufacturer’s directions.

2. 02

   Wash, peel, pit, and crush fully ripe peaches.

3. 03

   Measure crushed peaches into a preserving pot. Add lemon juice and powdered pectin; stir well.

4. 04

   Bring quickly to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

5. 05

   Stir in the sugar and bring the mixture back to a vigorous boil. Keep it boiling for 1 minute while stirring without pause.

6. 06

   Take the pan off the heat, skim away the foam, and fill the hot jars with 1/4 inch headspace.

7. 07

   Use the tested boiling-water process: 5 minutes (base time).
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