Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Peach Jam

  • 7 cans Empty Canning Jars
  • 7 whole Peaches
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 package Sure-Jell
  • 5-½ cups Sugar

Prep:
-place lids and bands in water
-place on stove and begin to boil
-place jars in water
-place on stove and begin to boil

-peal peaches and cut into sections
-place in large bowl
-smash peaches
-place 4 cups smashed peaches in large stock pot
-place lemon juice, butter, and sure jell in pot with peaches

-Stir constantly
-bring peach mixture to a rolling boil
-once to a rolling boil add sugar and stir one minute

-pull jars out of boiling water
-turn upside down for a few seconds
-turn jars right side up
-place large funnel in jar
-pour peach mixture in jar

-once all jars are filled, wet a paper towel
-wipe all sides of jars
-drain bands and lids
-place on clean towel
-place bands on jars first
-place lids on jars

-use paper towel to screw lids on tight (will be hot)
-turn upside down immediately (5 minutes)
-after 5 minutes place right side up
-wait for jars to POP! (seal)

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