Once again this farmgirl has proven that it pays to be industrious and use what's around you to live. I am blessed with two wonderful peach trees. We love our peaches, but so do all the bugs and birdies. I am completely opposed to using pesticide, and birdies, well I think they need something sweet now and then too. But, those bugs I could do without. We leave many of the peaches on top of the tree, for our feathered friends.
Of the peaches I plucked I made this delicious, albeit very sweet spicy peach jam.
This is a tradition in our family and signals to our hearts that Fall is right around that corner, I swear it's just right there...see, there it is! Yes, Fall and Spring are two of my favorite seasons.
I put this jam on my best farmgirl gfcinnamon bread. I top it on vanilla ice-cream and spoon it in my cereal. I am in serious jeopardy of having a fleeting affair with this jam, it's so delightful.
So, like all my other recipes...enjoy!
Your, Gluten-Free Farmgirl!
Just Peachy Summer Jam
from gffamilygirl's kitchen
4 Cups peeled, pitted and chopped "ripe" peaches (not over ripe or under ripe)
3 Tbsp. Fresh squeezed Lemon juice
5 1/2 Cups Sugar (you can see why it's so sweet)
1/2 tsp. butter
1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
Pinch Nutmeg
Pinch Cloves (optional)
Dash salt (optional)
Pinch Cloves (optional)
Dash salt (optional)
1.Wash and boil jars and lids for 10 min. and set aside (upside down) on clean cloth.
Note: I always reuse and recycle all of my left over food jars that would be good for canning. I keep all good quality lids and reuse for my own jams, so there is no need to purchase any.
As long as the "seal" inside the lid is in good condition, it should seal. You may purchase new jars and lids if you like, but you can try it the old fashioned-econo way like this farmgirl and save some money.
As long as the "seal" inside the lid is in good condition, it should seal. You may purchase new jars and lids if you like, but you can try it the old fashioned-econo way like this farmgirl and save some money.
2. Add fruit, and lemon juice to large pan on medium heat. Stir continuously.
3. Add 1 box Sure-Jell pectin (or other gf pectin), and butter, stir.
4. Bring to rolling boil over high heat, stirring continuously.
5. Add sugar immediately and stir continuously.
6. Bring to boil, while stirring continuously. Allow to boil 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Remove foam by skimming top with spatula (optional).
9. Carefully spoon mixture into any size jar you desire, within 1/8" of top. Wipe mouth threads of jar to remove any jam, and secure lid tightly.
10. Turn upside down and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Flip and allow to continue cooling.
11. After 60 minutes, check seals and see if center has inverted. This shows a good seal.
