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Peach Jam
Peach Jam No. 2225 Yields 6 Half Pints
3 Lb Peaches 2 Tbls Lemon Juice
1 1 3/4 oz Pkg Powdered Fruit 5 1/2 Cups Sugar
Pectin
Peel, pit and coarsely grind the peaches.
This should result in 4 cups (for 6 half pints, adjust if making more or less)
of fruit.
Place the peaches, pectin and lemon juice in a large (8-10 quart) kettle.
Bring to a full rolling boil (a boil which cannot be stirred down), stirring
constantly.
Stir in the sugar.
Return to a full rolling boil.
Boil hard, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Quickly skim off the foam with a metal spoon.
Ladle the jam at once into hot, clean, half-pint jars, leaving a 1/4 "
headspace.
Wipe rims.
Adjust lids.
Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes (start timing when the water
boils).
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