Creative Cooking Ideas

What You Need:

3 lbs peaches
2 T ginger
5 c sugar
2 pkgs (1 3/4 oz) powdered pectin
1 c cold water
4 (1 pint) freezer containers with lids

How to Make It:

Remove the pits from the peaches and peel.
Chop peaches up very finely to make about 4 cups.
Place peaches in a large mixing bowl.
Add ginger and stir together.
Slowly add the sugar and mix until well combined.
Place the cold water in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
Add the pectin.
Bring to a boil being sure to stir continuously.
When water comes to a rapid boil cook 1 minute.
Remove from heat and pour into fruit.
Stir until all is combined.
Continue to stir 4 minutes.
Pour mixture into the freezer containers and cover with lids.
Leave standing at room temperature for 24 hours.
Freeze for up to 6 months.

When ready to use, remove from freezer.
Allow the jam to come to room temperature for about 1 to 2 hours.
Freezer jam will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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