Peach Plum Jam

I got this recipe from About.com. It was posted by Diana Rattray. I was looking for a way to use up my peaches and plums and there wasn't a recipe like this posted here. Don't forget to use proper canning techniques. Make sure everything is sterile!!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 9 half pint jars

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped peeled and pitted  peaches
• 1 1⁄2 cups  finely chopped pitted plums
• 4  tablespoons lemon juice
• 7 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 (3 ounce) envelopes  certo  liquid pectin

Directions

1. In a large pot combine peaches, plums, lemon juice and sugar.
2. Cook, stiring, over med-high heat until sugar is melted.
3. Bring to a rolling boil.
4. Boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5. Add 2 pouches of Certo, stirring constantly.
6. Return to a rolling boil.
7. Boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
10. Fill Hot sterile jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
11. Wipe off jar rims with damp cloth.
12. Top with 2 piece seal and ring.
13. Hot water bath jars for 10 minutes.