MCP PEACH-APRICOT FREEZER JAM

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When two stone fruits, peach and apricot, come together and jam, the result is a simple and delicious recipe for homemade jam! Check it out now.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time P1DT30m

Yield about 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups prepared fruit (buy about 1-1/2 lb. each fully ripe peaches and apricots)
1/2 cup juice from 3 lemons
1 box MCP Pectin
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl

Steps:

  • Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
  • Peel and pit peaches; pit apricots. Finely chop or grind peaches; set aside. Repeat with apricots. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups each prepared peaches and apricots into large bowl. Add lemon juice; mix well.
  • Stir pectin into prepared fruit in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Gradually add sugar, stirring after each addition until well blended. Stir additional 3 min. or until most of the sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
  • Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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