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Fresh Peach Jam in the Microwave

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This easy recipe combines fresh, ripe peaches, zesty lemon juice, and pectin to create a sweet and tangy peach jam.


serves/makes:
  
ready in:
  30-60 minutes
Rating: 5/5

3 reviews

ingredients

4 cups peeled, pitted and finely chopped peaches
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 box (1.75 ounce size) powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 cups sugar

directions

In 3 qt casserole, place peaches, lemon juice and pectin. Stir well. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 8-10 minutes, or until mixture is at a full rolling boil. Stir.

Add sugar to boiling mixture, stirring well. Microwave at HIGH 7-8 minutes more, uncovered, stirring after 4 minutes, till mixture reaches a full rolling boil again, then set time for one more minute of boiling.

Skim off foam and stir jam about 5 minutes before ladling into prepared jars. Seal. Keep in refrigerator. For longer storage, use the water bath canning method.

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nutrition data

49 calories, 0 grams fat, 13 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per tablespoon. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.
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reviews & comments

  1. sandhiller REVIEW:

    I have made this many times & it always turns out yummy! Have one question, where does a person find out how long to hot water bath a quart jar of this jam?

  2. Junebug1947 REVIEW:

    Super easy and delicious, sure better than standing in front of a hot stove, my whole family loves it!!!!!

  3. sewinjoan REVIEW:

    Very easy recipe, I have made this several times and am very happy with the results. Is better than having to stand stiring and getting burnt by hot jam.

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