Fresh Peach Jam Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on August 9, 2006

4 cups peeled, pitted, and finely chopped peaches
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 box (1-3/4 ounce) powdered fruit pectin
5-1/2 cups sugar

In 3-quart casserole, place peaches, lemon juice, and pectin. Stir well. Cover.

Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is at a full rolling boil. Stir.

Add sugar to boiling mixture, stirring well.

Microwave at high for 7 to 9 minutes, uncovered, stirring after 4 minutes, until mixture reaches a full rolling boil.

Then, time for 1 more minute of boiling.

Skim off foam, and stir jam about 5 minutes before ladling into prepared glasses. Seal.

Makes about 7 cups.