*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            GINGER PEACH JAM

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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