Aunt Patsi's Easy Peach Jam
4.3
Ingredients
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 770 min
Instructions
- 1 Inspect five 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peaches; cook until skins loosen, about 20 seconds. Drain; cool until easy to handle. Peel and pit peaches; cut flesh into chunks.
- 3 Add 5 cups peach chunks to the pot; mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, gelatin mix, lemon juice, and almond extract; mix well. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
- 4 Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
- 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Rest until cool, about 12 hours. Press center of each lid with a finger to ensure lid does not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
By bethanylanell