Blushing Peach Freezer Jam
Source of Recipe
kraftfoods
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 24 hr 30 min
Makes: About 7 (1-cup) containers or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
3-1/4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 lb. fully ripe peaches)
1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 box MCP Pectin
1 cup light corn syrup
4-1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
RINSE clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
PEEL and pit peaches. Finely chop or grind peaches. Measure exactly 3-1/4 cups prepared peaches into large bowl. Add cherries and lemon juice; mix well.
STIR pectin into prepared fruit mixture in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Stir in corn syrup. Gradually add sugar, stirring until well blended. Stir 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
FILL all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.
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