Peach Bourbon Jam

By á-47

Makes 9 half pints

Ingredients

• 4 lb. peaches
• 7 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 (3 oz) package liquid pectin

Preparation

Step 1

Sterilize jars.

Peel peaches with a vegetable peeler, pit, and coarsely chop. Measure 4 1/2 cups chopped peaches into a 6 qt. stainless steel pot, and mash with a potato masher until evenly crushed. Stir in sugar and next 3 ingredients.

Bring mixture to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in pectin. Let foam settle (about 1 minute). Skim off and discard any foam.

Fill, seal and process for 5 minutes.