Peach-Pear Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pears
1 lb. peaches
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 pkg. powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Peel, core and grind or chop fruit.
Measure 2 cups of each. Combine all ingredients in a large kettle.
Bring to a full, rolling boil.
Boil hard, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon.
Pour at once into hot, sterilized jars; seal.
Makes 7 half pints.