Peach Melba Jam
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Enjoy this classic combination in a jam made with the best fresh peaches and raspberries you can find.
This recipe makes 8 1 cup jars servings
| Nutritional Info | |
|---|---|
| Per 1 tbsp (15 mL) : about | - |
| cal | 26 |
| pro | 0 g |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 7 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 1 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| vit C | 2% |
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Ingredients
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4 cups sliced peeled peaches
4 cups raspberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pkg light fruit pectin crystals
3-1/2 cups granulated sugar
Preparation:
In large Dutch oven and using potato masher, mash peaches to make 3 cups (750 mL).
In separate bowl, mash raspberries to make 2 cups (500 mL); add to peaches. Add lemon juice.
Mix pectin with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the sugar; stir into peach mixture. Bring to full rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining sugar and return to full rolling boil; boil hard, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam.
Using funnel, fill hot 1-cup (250 mL) canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Cover with prepared lids. Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to fingertip tight. Boil in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. (See Canning Basics)
In separate bowl, mash raspberries to make 2 cups (500 mL); add to peaches. Add lemon juice.
Mix pectin with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the sugar; stir into peach mixture. Bring to full rolling boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining sugar and return to full rolling boil; boil hard, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam.
Using funnel, fill hot 1-cup (250 mL) canning jars, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Cover with prepared lids. Screw on bands until resistance is met; increase to fingertip tight. Boil in boiling water canner for 10 minutes. (See Canning Basics)
Additional Information
- To peel peaches: Score X into base with sharp knife. Submerge peach in boiling water for 30 seconds. With slotted spoon, transfer to cold water. Remove and peel. Place in mixture of 4 cups (1 L) water and 1/4 cup (50 mL) lemon juice to prevent browning while working.
Source
Canadian Living Magazine: July 2008
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