Spiced Peach Jam

By Jerryann

Ingredients

• 6 C chopped peeled peaches ( about 2 1/2 lb)3 C sugar
• 1 stick cinnamon stick
• 3 TBS lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp gound nutmeg

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingred in heavy large pot stir to combine. Bring to a rolling boil over med high heat. Boil stirring occasionally 15 mins adjusting heat as necessaryto maintain an even boil
While mixture boils mash fruit with potato masher to desired consistency. Boil an additonal 5 to 10 mins stirring frequently or until slightly thickened ( you'll begin to see bottom of pot when stirring) and set (temperature should be about 221 degrees. Removefrom heat remove cinnamon stick
Pour hot jam into 4 sterilized 8 oz jars Carefully wipe jar rims cover (jamcan be made 1 month ahead and refrig or 6 mths ahead and frozen) To store at room temperature immedialtely process in boiling water bath 5 mins.
Tip
To test jam before you begin cooking place small plate in freezer to chill. When jam begins to thickn slightly place a small amount of jam on chilled plate, return to freezer for 1 - 2 mins(remove jam from heat during testng time). When setm jam will be slightly jelled and waill not run on plate. If jam is too liquid cook an additional 1-2 mins before testing again.