Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons Ball Fruit Fresh mixed with 3 tablespoons water or lemon juice
  • 4 cups peeled pitted and sliced peaches
  • 6 tablespoons Ball Classic Pectin
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional)

Instruction

  • Prepare your jars and lids before beginning by washing them in hot soapy water and rinsing well.
  • Mix the Ball Fruit Fresh in a large bowl. Wash, peel, pit and slice the peaches and place them into the bowl, occasionally mixing to keep then from browning.
  • Place the sliced peaches, Ball Classic Pectin and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into a 6 quart or large pot.
  • Mix well and continue to stir until boiling.
  • Add the sugar to the pot and stir until it has dissolved. Add the butter if using to prevent foam.
  • Continue to cook while stirring until it has reached a full rolling boil that can not be stirred down. Boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and skim any foam from the top and discard.
  • Fill hot half pint jars, leaving a 1/4 inch head space. Remove air bubbles, wipe jar rim with a damp paper towel. Place flat lid on the jar and screw band on just finger tight. Set aside and continue to fill all the jars.
  • Process jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes, adjusting for your altitude.
  • Turn off heat and remove lid. Let jars cool 5 minutes before removing from the hot water bath canner.
  • Cool 12 hours. Check seals. Label jars and store.
  • Store in a cool dark cabinet.