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Peach & Almond Jam to Can

Make this delicious peach jam, with a hint of almond, any time of year. It is perfect accompaniment to holiday dishes and makes a lovely gift. It's also wonderful as a glaze for ham.

Ingredients:

4 Cups peach chunks - (about 6 peaches)
1 Cup sugar
1 Tablespoon almond extract

Directions:

Put all ingredients into a heavy saucepan. Stir continuously while slowly bringing mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thick, about 10 minutes.
Ladle into decorative jelly jars and seal. Keeps 3 months in the refrigerator unprocessed.

Yield: 3 - 4 half-pints

~Belinda Mooney

Belinda Mooney is a freelance writer and mother of 7. She has enjoyed canning and preserving her family's favorite foods for over twenty years. She especially enjoys creating "convenience" foods to can such as green beans and potatoes in ham broth. You can find out more at www.belindamooney.com.

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