Peach Preserves Jam Recipe
2 lb peaches 3 cup sugar 1/2 cup water
Peel peaches. Remove pits. Cut each peach in 6 or 8 pieces. Combine sugar and water. Boil 5 minutes. Add fruit. Boil slowly until fruit is clear and juice is thick.
Peach Rhubarb Jam
2 qt. sliced or fresh rhubarb, 1 inch; pieces 4 cup sugar 1 can peach pie filling (21 oz.) 1 pkg orange flavored gelatin
In a large bowl, combine rhubarb and sugar; allow to stand over night. Transfer to a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, dice peaches and add with filling to saucepan; return to boiling. Remove from heat; add gelatin and stir until dissolved. Spoon into canning jars or freezer containers. Cool completely. Refrigerate or freeze. Yield: About 7 half-pints
Pineapple Apricot Jam
2 lb dried apricots 2 cup crushed pineapple 3 1/4 cup sugar
Wash apricots. Cover with cold water. Heat slowly to boiling. Simmer until soft. Add pineapple and sugar. Simmer slowly, stirring frequently, until thick.
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