Cantaloupe Peach Jam

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Six half-pints

Categories: Jellies or Jams

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peeled seeded and chopped cantaloupe
  • 4 cups peeled seeded and chopped peaches
  • 6 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind

Directions

  1. Add the cantaloupe and peaches to a large pot.

  2. Cook over medium heat, stir constantly, for 15 minutes.

  3. Add in sugar and lemon juice, stir to combine.

  4. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

  5. Lower the heat and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened.

  6. Add in the lemon rind and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.

  7. Take pot from oven burner; skim off foam.

  8. Pour hot mixture into hot, sterilzed jars, fill to about 1/4-inch from top.

  9. Remove air bubbles and wipe jar rims.

  10. Cover immediately with jar lids and screw on bands.

  11. Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

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