Peach Jam

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"Homemade peach jam"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 5 1/2 pint jars

ingredients

• 4 lbs peaches (about 8 large)
• 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 5 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg

directions

1. Prepare peaches by peeling, pitting, and cutting into quarters.
2. Chop in a food processor or cut into small pieces.
3. Put the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve all the sugar.
4. Boil rapidly and stir constantly until the jam is thick or has reached the jell point on a thermometer.
5. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes; skim off any foam.
6. Ladle into hot jars. Clean the rims, seal, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Reviews

[Countrywife]

Wonderful jam! I used 4 great big white peaches and half everything else. I got 3 plus half pints.

 

[Melslack]

Great! I added some cinnamon to it for more of a spiced taste. This makes a good jam.