Peach Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Peel and pit peaches; chop very fine.
2. 2
   Measure 2 1/4 cups into large bowl.
3. 3
   Add lemon juice.
4. 4
   Stir sugar into fruit.
5. 5
   Let stand 10 minutes; stir occasionally.
6. 6
   Mix water and pectin in small saucepan.
7. 7
   Bring mixture to boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
8. 8
   Continue boiling and stirring 1 minute.
9. 9
   Stir pectin mixture into fruit mixture.
10. 10
    Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
11. 11
    Fill all containers quickly to within 1/2-inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; cover with lids.
12. 12
    Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
13. 13
    Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra container up to 1 year.