OLD-FASHIONED PEACH JAM

Directions

1. STEP 1: Rinse out six 8 oz. canning jars with boiling water.

2. STEP 2: Finely chop 6-8 peaches (depending on the size of peaches; you will need 2 1/4 cups of chopped peaches). Do not puree.

3. STEP 3: Stir lemon juice into the fruit. Then stir the sugar into the prepared fruit and let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. STEP 4: After the 10 minutes, add 3/4 cup of water and pectin into a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5. STEP 5: Immediately stir the pectin mixture into pre- pared fruit mixture. Stir constantly for 3 minutes.

6. STEP 6: Quickly fill the canning jars to within a half inch of the top. Wipe off the edges of the jars and screw on the lids. Let the filled jars stand at room temperature, undisturbed, for 24 hours.

7. STEP 7: You can store your finished jam in your refrigerator for up to three weeks, and it will still remain fresh-tasting. For longer-term storage, simply freeze it. It will keep for up to a year. When thawing, though, leave it in the refrigerator to thaw out.