3 1/2 lb. peaches
2 tbsp. lemon juice
3 c. sugar
1 pkg. low calorie pectin
1/4 tsp. butter, butter or cooking oil

Peel, pit and grind firm, ripe peaches. Measure 4 cups fruit.

Measure peach pulp and lemon juice into a 6 or 8 quart kettle. Measure sugar and stir thoroughly into fruit mixture. Add the pectin and stir vigorously to disperse. Use a potato masher or wire whip for easy mixing and stirring.

Place kettle over high heat. Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the butter, butter or cooking oil to reduce foaming. Remove from heat. Skim foam. Immediately pour into glasses. Seal according to package directions. Makes 5 1/2 cups.