Grand Champion Peach Jam

Ingredients

• 8 cups peaches, pitted, peeled, chopped, slightly mashed
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 6 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin
• 7 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon gingerroot, freshly grated
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 lemon, zest of

Directions

1. 1

   Sterilize the jars, rings and lids according to manufacturer's directions.

2. 2

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring the peaches and lemon juice to a boil.

3. 3

   Add the pectin and return the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Stirring constantly, slowly add the sugar.

5. 5

   Stir in the crystallized ginger, fresh ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, allspice and lemon zest and continue to boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and skim any foam from the top of the jam.

7. 7

   Carefully pour the jam into the sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch space between the jam and the neck of the jar.

8. 8

   Cover with the lids and screw the bands on.

9. 9

   Seal the jars according to manufacturer's directions.