Peach Rum Jam

By á-5258

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. of fully ripe peaches, scalded, peeled, and finely chopped (4 cups chopped)
• 1 1/3 /4 oz. package powdered fruit pectin
• 5 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup rum
• 1 pat of Butter

Preparation

Step 1

Combine chopped peaches and fruit pectin in a very large saucepan. Place over high heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Immediately add all the sugar and stir. Again bring to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in rum; skim off foam. Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool slightly and prevent fruit from floating. Ladle into hot sterilized jars. Seal at once. Makes about six ½ pint jars.