Peach Jam

One Word.....YUMMM! Peach jam is one our our very favorites at our house. In fact I have to double the recipe just to have enough to last us until the next peach season. I have a great little stand that I get our peaches from in our little town. It is the closest that I can get to Home Grown! This recipe is from the powder pectin.

Peach Jam

8 C. Chopped Peaches
11 C. Sugar
4 Tblsp. Lemon Juice
2 boxes Powdered Fruit pectin.


Start by boiling a big pot of water, and adding your peaches to heat them just long enough to take the skins off. After a few min. place the heated peaches in Ice water to stop the cooking process and peel and pit them. Chop the peaches finely, but no so much that they are mush. Add the peaches and the 2 boxes of Fruit Pectin to a large stock pot. Add the Lemon Juice to preserve the color. (Peaches will turn a dark brown without this). Bring this to a rolling boil. (Roiling boil is a boil that doesn't stop with stirred.). Stir constantly!!  When this is boiling, add the sugar and continue to stir until it returns to a boil. Boil exactly 1 MIN.  Spoon the hot mixture into waiting hot jars, and lids. Be very careful to wipe the rim before placing the lid, because of the sugar content it will prevent the jar from sealing if you don't have it really clean. After placing the lid and screw band and securing tightly, flip jar over for 5 min. When the 5 min. have expired; flip back right side up and let cool. Let stand in a cool place for 24 hours to make sure the seals are set. Some people choose to water bath these for 5 min., but I simply skip this step. Mine seal, eat well and I have never had an issue.  These Jars may be kept for up to 1 year. Makes 12 Jelly Jars, and 2 Pints! Enjoy!!!