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No-sugar-needed Peach Jam Recipe

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Ingredients

3/4 c water .
3 c sliced peaches (about 3 lbs fully ripe peaches) .
1 (1 3/4 oz) box lower sugar pectin or no sugar needed fruit pectin .
1/2 c Splenda granular, no calorie sweetener

Directions

Step #1 BRING boiling-water canner, half full with water, to a simmer.
Step #2 Wash jars & screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
Step #3 Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
Step #4 Let stand in hot water until ready to use.
Step #5 Drain jars well before filling.
Step #6 PEEL, pit & finely chop or grind peaches.
Step #7 Measure exactly 3 c prepared peaches into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
Step #8 Stir in water.
Step #9 Gradually add pectin, stirring until well mixed.
Step #10 BRING mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
Step #11 Boil exactly 1 min, stirring constantly.
Step #12 Remove from heat.
Step #13 Stir in SPLENDA® Granular.
Step #14 Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
Step #15 LADLE as soon as possible into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops.
Step #16 Wipe jar rims & threads.
Step #17 Cover up with 2-piece lids.
Step #18 Screw bands tightly.
Step #19 Place jars on elevated rack in canner.
Step #20 Lower rack into canner.
Step #21 (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches.
Step #22 Add boiling water, if necessary.
Step #23 ).
Step #24 Cover up; bring water to gentle boil.
Step #25 PROCESS 10 mins.
Step #26 Remove jars & place upright on towel to cool completely.
Step #27 After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger.
Step #28 (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed & refrigeration is necessary.
Step #29 ).
Step #30 ADDED INFO 3/10/07.
Step #31 Great Substitute: Prepare as directed, substituting 1 thawed can (12 oz.
Step #32 ) frozen white grape juice or apple juice concentrate for the 3/4 c water.
Step #33 Makes about 4 (1-c) jars or 64 servings, 1 tbsps each.
Step #34 Nutrition Information Per Serving with White Grape Juice: 20 calories, 4g carbohydrate, 4g sugars.
Step #35 Nutrition Information Per Serving with Apple Juice: 15 calories, 3g carbohydrate, 3g sugars.
Step #36 Inversion Method: To use inversion instead of boiling water bath method, turn jars upside-down after bands have been screwed tightly.
Step #37 After 5 mins, turn upright.
Step #38 Avoid improper lid seal by filling jars as soon as possible with hot fruit mixture.
Enjoy the No-Sugar-Needed Peach Jam recipe