SPICED PEACH JAM (HOMEMADE)

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There is Nothing that beats the Taste of "HOMEMADE JAMS". This makes a great Gift for the Shut in or any one on your gift list. HINT: Just make it extra special with Holiday fabric Cut about 2" wider than your Jar Lid and Cut and Tie a Bow and your gift is ready for that special someone.

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Fruit Sauces

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

SPICE PEACH JAM INGREDIENTS:
6 C peeled and chopped peaches (approx. 2 1/2 lbs)
3 C sgr
1 cinnamon stick
3 TBS lemon juice
1/2 tsp cardamon, ground
1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground

Steps:

  • 1. Place all ingredients in a lge heavy pot; Stir o Mis well. Bring to Rolling BOIL over Med. High Heat. continue to Boil 15 min, Stir occasionally. Adjust your heat to maintain an even boil.
  • 2. While mixture Boils, use Potato Masher to mash fruit to desired consistency. Boil an additional 5-10 min, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened & set.( you'll begin to see bottom of the pot when this happend)temp should be 221* F. REMOVE from Heat; & remove Cinnamon stick.
  • 3. pour Hot into 4 (8oz) sterilized jars. Wipe the rims well of any spills on the sides of the jar rims. Cover with Jar lids.
  • 4. Process in boiling water bath for 5 min. Store: @ room temp. This can be made up to a month ahead, and stored in refer. Or Store in Freezer for up to 9 months.
  • 5. Tip/Hint: To test place a small plate in freezer to chill. when jam begins to thicken place a small amount on the plate, if it is slightly set and does not run on plate when tilted its ready. If its still runny on the plate, cook another 1-2 min. then Test/check again. Great on toast, even Ice crean as a topping. . . yummmy! PHOTO: this is my own photo, we like our a bit more chunky.

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