Grandma Sanders Peach Jam -- capture the taste of summer

MRS. SANDERS PEACH JAM

Pit and chop fresh firm-ripe peaches to make

12 cups chopped peaches -- squash down in the cup so very little air

Squeze and add juice of

4 lemons

Put in a large heavy non-reactive pot along with

12 cups sugar

1 oz. agar agar

Stir to mix and place over medium low heat, slowly bring to a boil stirring every 5 minutes until agar is dissolved.

Test for jell by putting 1 tsp. of jam onto a cool saucer.

Boil for 5 minutes covered

7 pint jars and lids

Remove sterilized jars and drain, then fill with boiling jam.

Clean rims of jars with a clean cloth dipped in boiling water before adding lids and screwing on bands.

Jam will set up when cooled to room temperature.

Any jam that shows signs of spoilage should be discarded. Agar is a protein, it thickens more reliably than pectin but can spoil if not sterile when sealed.

Enjoy!

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