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Pretty Peach Jam Recipe

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"This has been a favorite jam in my family for as long as I can remember," relates Theresa Beckman of Inwood, Iowa. "It's a delicious medley of fruits, including peaches, cherries, pineapple and orange."

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Pretty Peach Jam Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 104 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

8 medium peaches, peeled and cut into wedges
1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
12 maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
10 cups sugar

Directions

In a blender or food processor, cover and process fruits and cherry juice in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large kettle; stir in pectin and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring frequently. Add sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat. Pour into jars or plastic containers. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year. Yield: 13 cups.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons equals 88 calories, trace fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, trace sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as Pretty Peach Jam in Quick Cooking July/August 1999, p22

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Reviewed on May. 03, 2013 by woodberries

Yes. I canned mine in a hot water bath. no problems.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2013 by woodberries

I love this combination of flavors. It's probably my favorite of the peach jam recipes I made last fall.

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by gtltravis@charter.net

Have a question on this recipe. Can it be canned in water bath as well as freeze?

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2011 by granny379

it's great

Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2011 by Annamazing1

I've been making this jam for years as part of the gift baskets I give away each Christmas. It's easy to make, looks pretty in the jar, and tastes so good! It keeps just fine in the freezer.

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2010 by Curtsmom

Loved this jam...easy to make...delicious...my new favorite!