Cantaloupe peach Jam
Ingredients
- 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped cantaloupe (about 1 large)
- 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped peaches (about 4 medium)
- 6 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Instructions
Combine cantaloupe and peaches in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 15 minutes or until there is enough liquid to prevent fruit from sticking. Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring well. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon rind, and cook 3 additional minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Pour hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to 1/4 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in a boiling-water bath 5 minutes. YIELD: 6 half pints.
