Mrs Wages Peach Jam Food

RED RIBBON PEACH JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• 1 Prepare jars and lids according to manufactureru2019s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.
• 2 Measure sugar into dry container and set aside.
• 3 Combine peaches, lemon juice, and pectin into 6-quart or 8-quart saucepan. When mixture comes to a full boil, quickly stir in premeasured sugar amount. Stirring constantly, return to a full boil (a boil that cannot be stirred down) and boil for 1 minute. Do not overcook pectin as it may break down and prevent gelling.
• 4 Remove from heat and skim foam from surface.
• 5 Quickly ladle into hot jars. Leave 1u20444-inch headspace at the top. Use a clean damp cloth to wipe any spilled jam from rims and threads of jars. Cover with hot lids and tighten rings firmly.
• 6 Set hot jars on rack in canner or large saucepot of boiling water. Water must cover jars by 1 or 2 inches. Cover canner and return to boiling. Process for 15 minutes, (begin timer when water has returned to a boil). At altitudes of 1000 feet or higher, increase processing time 1 minute for each 1000 feet of altitude.
• 7 Remove canner from heat, remove lid and let jars sit 5 minutes in canner. Remove jars from canner, set on a clean towel or rack to cool 12-24 hours.
• 8 When cool, check seals. Lids should be down in the center or stay down when pressed. Remove rims, label, date and store in a cool, dark, dry place. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 3 weeks.

PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Put peaches in the boiling water for just 1 minute or under. Take them out with a slotted spoon and place them in cold water. Peel and slice peaches. Discard peach pits. Put peaches into a large (wide-open) heavy bottom pot and add the sugar. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil mixture and stir frequently. Mixture will thicken in approximately 45 minutes to an hour. As mixture thicken, you must stir more frequently to ensure that it does not stick to the bottom of the pot. To test whether the jam is ready, place a cold metal spoon in the mixture and tilt. The jam should form a single stream.

NO-SUGAR-NEEDED PEACH JAM

Steps:

• BRING boiling-water canner, half full with water, to a simmer.
• Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
• Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
• Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• PEEL, pit and finely chop or grind peaches. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared peaches into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
• Stir in water.
• Gradually add pectin, stirring until well blended.
• BRING mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in SPLENDA® Granular.
• Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• LADLE immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.
• Cover with 2-piece lids.
• Screw bands tightly.
• Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.).
• Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
• PROCESS 10 minutes.
• Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely.
• After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.).
• ADDED INFO 3/10/07.
• Great Substitute:
• Prepare as directed, substituting 1 thawed can (12 oz.) frozen white grape juice or apple juice concentrate for the 3/4 cup water.
• Makes about 4 (1-cup) jars or 64 servings, 1 tablespoons each.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving with White Grape Juice:
• 20 calories,
• 4g carbohydrate,
• 4g sugars.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving with Apple Juice:
• 15 calories,
• 3g carbohydrate,
• 3g sugars.
• Inversion Method:
• To use inversion instead of boiling water bath method, turn jars upside-down after bands have been screwed tightly.
• After 5 minutes, turn upright.
• Avoid improper lid seal by filling jars immediately with hot fruit mixture.