Freezer Peach Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. prepared peaches
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
5 c. sugar
1 box Sure-Jell

Preparation

Peel and pit peaches.
Grind or finely chop fruit.
Measure 2 1/4 cups into large bowl.
Add lemon juice and sugar; let set 20 minutes.
Mix 3/4 cup water and Sure-Jell in small saucepan. Bring to a full boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
At once, stir into fruit.
Continue stirring 3 minutes.
Immediately ladle into containers.
Cover with lids and let stand at room temperature 24 hours.
Store in freezer or small amounts may be kept in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.