Peach Jam

My mom and I used to do things together a lot. We used to go to watch movies, play board games, and for about a year or two, we went to ceramics classes every week. This wasn't even that long ago either. Just a couple of days ago, I was in the car, and I saw a ceramic figurine in the backseat. So, I decided that it was time for my mom and I to do something together again. We went to Michael's and got a puzzle, rented a movie, and most importantly, busted out the ball-mason jars for a taste of Summer that can last through the year.

Ingredients:

• 12 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
• 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (2 ounce) package dry pectin
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• Directions:
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• 1. Crush 1 cup chopped peaches in the bottom of a large saucepan. Add remaining peaches, and set pan over medium-low heat. Bring to a low boil, and cook for about 20 minutes or until peaches become mostly liquid (it's better with some chunks left in)
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• 2. Pour peaches into a bowl, and then measure 6 cups back into the pan. Add sugar, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Gradually stir in dry pectin, and boil for 1 minute.
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• 3. Remove from heat after 1 minute, and transfer to sterilized jars. Use a paper towel to wipe the rim clean, then fasten the lid tightly. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool, and place on shelf.

Note: To sterilize jars, simply place them in boiling water for about five minutes, then leave them in the hot water until you are ready to use them. (After the five minutes, you don't need the water to be boiling, just hot)