Ginger peach jam

 
                              GINGER PEACH JAM
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4 1/2   c            Prepared fruit (about 3 1/4
                         -lbs fully ripe peaches)
      1/4   c            Finely chopped crystallized
                         -ginger
    6       c            Sugar
    1                    Box SURE-JELL fruit pectin
 
   Peel and pit peaches; fin ely chop or grind.  Measure 4 1/2 cups into 6- to
   8-quart saucepot; add ginger.
   
   Measure sugar and set aside.  Mix fruit pectin into fruit in saucepot.
   Place over high heat and stir until mixture comes to a full boil.
   Immediately add all sugar and stir.  B ring to a full rolling boil and boil
   1 minute, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and skim off foam with
   metal spoon.  Ladle  quickly into hot jars, filling within 1/8 inch of
   tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.  Cover with two-piece lids.  Screw bands
   tig hly.  Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright.  After 1 hour,
   check seals.*
   
   *Or follow water bath method recommended by US DA.
   
   Makes about 8 (1 cup) jars
  
 
 
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