Canning Recipes Peach Jam Ingredients: Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method Cooking Directions: -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 pounds fresh peaches 1 package powdered pectin - (1 3/4 oz) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 5 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice Peel, pit, and coarsely mash peaches to measure 4 cups. Combine peaches, pectin, and lemon juice in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and allspice; return to a boil, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Pour into hot sterilized jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling-water bath 5 minutes. This recipe yields 6 half-pints. © 2008 canning-recipes.com contact