4 c. peaches, peeled, pitted & finely chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 (1 3/4 oz.) box powdered fruit pectin
5 1/2 c. sugar

Place peaches in 3-quart casserole. Add lemon juice and pectin to fruit stirring well. Cover. Place in microwave oven and cook at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is at a full rolling boil. Stir.

Add sugar to boiling mixture and stir well. Return uncovered to microwave oven and cook mixture 7 to 9 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes, until mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Then, time for 1 more minute of boiling. Remove from oven. Skim off foam and stir jam about 5 minutes before ladling into prepared glasses. Seal.

Makes about 7 cups.