Peach Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. chopped peaches (3 lb.)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
5 c. sugar
1 pkg. pectin

Preparation

Prepare jars and lids. Chop peaches and add lemon juice. Put into a 6 to 8-quart saucepan. Stir in pectin and bring mixture to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add entire amount of sugar, stirring to dissolve. Return to a rolling boil and boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and remove foam. Ladle jelly into hot jars. Process 10 minutes. Allow to cool 12 to 24 hours. Check center of lid by pressing down for seal.