In a Jam?

Peach Jam (Tastes like marmalade)

5 c. smashed peaches
5 c. sugar
1 small bottle marschino cherries (8 oz.)
1 can pineapple, crushed (Lg can) (20 oz.)
1 pkg. orange jello (3 oz.) (Nina says you need to use real jello mix not a generic brand. It has more flavor.)
1pkg. lemon jello (3 oz.)

Peel peaches using really hot water to make the skins come off easy. Then smash to desired consistency. Mix peaches, sugar, cherries, pineapple in pot on stove. Bring to a slow boil and boil for 20 minutes stirring periodically so as not to scorch the bottom. Remove from heat and stir in both packages of jello. Pour into hot bottles. (Can remove when hot from dishwasher or boil in water on stove top.) Clean top of bottles with a rag to insure a good seal. Put hot lids on bottle and twist on ring as hard as possible. Then slightly loosen ring so bottle mouth will not chip and break. Turn jar upside down and let set for 24 hours allowing the jar to seal. For shelf life, tighten rings once more.

Makes 6 pints of jam



Strawberry Peach Jam

5 c. smashed peaches
5 c. sugar
2 3 oz. pkgs of Strawberry jello ( or 1 6 oz. pkg) (Nina says you need to use real jello mix not a generic brand. It has more flavor)

Peel peaches using really hot water to make the skins come off easy. Then smash to desired consistency. Mix peaches and sugar in pot on stove. Bring to a slow boil and boil for 20 minutes stirring periodically so as not to scorch the bottom. Remove from heat and stir in both packages of jello. Pour into hot bottles. (Can remove when hot from dishwasher or boil in water on stove top.) Clean top of bottles with a rag to insure a good seal. Put hot lids on bottle and twist on ring as hard as possible. Then slightly loosen ring so bottle mouth will not chip and break. Turn jar upside down and let set for 24 hours allowing the jar to seal. For shelf life, tighten rings once more.

Makes 4 pints of jam


Two other recipes that were discussed are below. If any of you try these you will have to let us know how they work out.

Zuchini Jam

4-5 c. sugar
2 c. grated Zuchini
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 1/2 pkgs of Kool aid punch powder (Strawberry, raspberry, orange or grape. Your choice.)
1 small can crushed pineapple(8 oz.)
1 pkg pectin

Mix all together in pot. Bring to a hard boil for 4 mins. Seal in hot jars. Invert to cool.

Grape Jelly (Made from beet juice)

4 c. beet juice
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 pkg pectin
1 pkg grape jello

Boil for 4 minutes. Then add 6 c. sugar. Boil 2 more minutes. Pour into hot jars. Invert to cool.