Nectarine Jam

Description

Not as mild as peaches - just a little more tart. When done, it's a pretty rosey color. No pectin needed, so it's lower in sugar. Natural pectin is in the nectarine peel... so do not peel them. If you must peel them - you will have to add pectin to the recipe (and more sugar).

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :30 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4-5

6 nectarines
3 sugar
4 lemon juice
1teaspoon spices, of your choice*

Directions

Cook all ingredients at a very mild boil for 30-minutes.
*At this point you can add optional spices of your choice such as 1 teaspoons cinnamon, almond extract, or ground ginger, or 1 tblsp. brandy extract; or any favorite combination. Cook for 5 minutes more.
Skim foam off surface.
Ladle into sterilized jars.
Process in boiling water bath for 10-mins.