Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 4 cups finely chopped peaches
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 7 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 pouch Certo Liquid Pectin
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, to prevent foaming)
  • Fruit Fresh or Lemon juice to prevent browning

Instruction

  • Prepare jars and lids following safe canning practices.
  • Peel, pit and chop peaches into a large bowl. Add 2 teaspoons of Fruit Fresh or 1/4 cup of lemon juice to the bowl of chopped peaches to prevent browning.
  • Put the sugar into a large non-reactive canning pot.
  • Add the peaches and 1/4 cup lemon juice, and butter if using to the pot of sugar.
  • Stir well to moisten all of the sugar.
  • Turn the heat on low, stirring occasionally until the sugar starts to dissolve.
  • Turn the heat up to high and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add the Certo Liquid Pectin to the pot and continue stirring until it comes to a full rolling boil again.
  • Boil for 1 minute exactly, stirring constantly.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and fill jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space.
  • Wipe jar rim and threads. Place a flat lid on and screw on a band just until finger tight. Repeat with remaining jars.
  • Process jam in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Remove jars from water bath canner and set on a towel on the counter.
  • The next day check for a proper seal and store.
  • Store in a dark cabinet.