Peach Lavender Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lime, rind of
2 tablespoons lavender flowers, dried
1/2 cup boiling water
4 cups peaches, finely chopped (about 5-6 medium peaches)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 cups granulated sugar
1 (6 ounce) envelope liquid fruit pectin

Preparation

Place lavender flowers in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over flowers and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard flowers.
Combine lavender liquid, peaches, lemon juice and sugar in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a full boul over high heat and boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pectin.
Ladle into sterilized jars and process in a hot water bath for 5 minutes.