Ginger-Peach Jam (No Pectin Needed) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lbs peaches (about 6 cups)
3 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Preparation

Place the peaches in boiling water for 1 minute, or until the skins loosen.
Then plunge them in ice water.
Slip off the skins, halve the fruit and remove the pits.
Cut the peaches into 1 inch pieces.
In a large, non-reactive pot, mix the peaches, sugar, ginger, lemon juice and allspice.
Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and mounds on the spoon.
Ladle into jars and store in the fridge for up to 2 months.