Peach Jam

Ingredients

• 4 lbs peaches (about 8 large)
• 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
• 5 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare peaches by peeling, pitting, and cutting into quarters.

2. 2

   Chop in a food processor or cut into small pieces.

3. 3

   Put the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve all the sugar.

4. 4

   Boil rapidly and stir constantly until the jam is thick or has reached the jell point on a thermometer.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes; skim off any foam.

6. 6

   Ladle into hot jars. Clean the rims, seal, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.