2 c. full ripe peaches

Mash peaches with:

4 c. sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice (for preserving color)

Let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add:

1/2 bottle of liquid pectin

Stir about 2 minutes. Pour into clean jars. Cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature about 1 hour before refrigerating.

The uncooked jam will need to be stored in the refrigerator or freezer instead of the pantry. Storage time in refrigerate is 3 to 4 weeks, 6 months in the freezer. Other fruits also may be used in making the same procedure and changing the portion as needed for different fruits. To make uncooked blackberry jam, use 3 cups blackberries and 5 1/2 cups sugar. To make strawberry jam use the same proportions as for peach.