2.18.2009

PRETTY PEACH JAM

This peach jam has withstood the test of time. It has been a favorite 5 Star recipe from Taste In Home magazine for myriads of people.

Ingredients Yield: 13 Cups

8 medium peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
12 maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
10 cups sugar


In a blender or food processor, cover and process fruits and cherry juice in batches until smooth.

Transfer to a large kettle; stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat. Pour into jars or plastic containers. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours.

Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Pretty-Peach-Jam

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your custom response to my request, Liz! What service! I wonder if I just cut out the maraschino cherries if it would still be lovely... just not a fan and I'd hate to ruin a perfectly good jam. Reading about peaches made my mouth water... mmm!

Liz T. said...

You can definitely leave the cherries out. I would sub in strawberries or raspberries if you are a fan of those. You may need to add a little extra sugar, so taste it as you go along.