Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 lbs peaches (about 8 large or 15 small)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice (bottled)
- 4 1/2 C sugar (may need up to 5 cups, depending on sweetness of fruit)
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Instruction
- Prepare peaches by peeling, pitting and cutting into small pieces
- Place in food processor and pulse until fruit is desired consistency
- Put peaches, lemon juice, sugar and nutmeg into a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir to dissolve sugar
- Bring to a boil and boil rapidly, stir constantly until the jam is thick and reaches the jell stage (220 F or 105C)
- Remove from heat and let stand for about 5 minutes. Remove any foam that may have formed on the surface.
- Pour into warm jars. Clean the rims and place lid and ring on.
- Process in steam canner or hot water bath for 10 minutes.
