1 1/4 lbs. peaches (measures 2 cups)
3/4 lb. fully ripe plums (measures 2 cups)
1 (1 3/4 oz.) pkg. powdered fruit pectin
2 tbsp. lemon juice
5 1/2 c. sugar
Peel, pit and coarsely grind fruit separately in the blender; measures 4 cups. In an 8 to 10 quart kettle combine ground fruit, pectin and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil. Boil hard, uncovered for 1 minute, stir constantly. Remove from heat, quickly skim off foam with a metal spoon. Ladle jam at once into hot, clean half pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Ladle in jam, leaving 1/4" headspace. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp paper towel. Adjust 2 piece lids.
Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Makes 6 half pints.
