easy peach jam
4 cups crushed peaches (peeled, pitted, and crushed)
1.5 cups sugar (adjusted for taste)
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 package powdered pectin
mix peaches and lemon juice,3/4 c sugar (or other sweetener use that sweeteners directions) heat to a boil over low heat stirring often. taste
add remaining sugar (or other sweetener) to taste, return to a boil. ensure entire mixture is hot
remove from heat allow to cool to room temp
add package of pectin, stir for 3 minutes
add to freezer containers, leaving 1/4″ headroom for expansion
freeze as needed.
note, exceptionally sweet peaches may not need any sweetener
i made enough to freeze some, otherwise it wouldnt have lasted that long.