Peach Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lbs peaches (about 8 large)
2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
5 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Prepare peaches by peeling, pitting, and cutting into quarters.
Chop in a food processor or cut into small pieces.
Put the peaches, lemon juice, sugar, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve all the sugar.
Boil rapidly and stir constantly until the jam is thick or has reached the jell point on a thermometer.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes; skim off any foam.
Ladle into hot jars. Clean the rims, seal, and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes.