Ingredients:
- 1 -1/2 cups (375 ml) granulated sugar or SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
- 1 pouch (45 g) BERNARDIN® Freezer Jam Pectin
- 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) prepared peaches, about 2.7 lb (1.2 kg)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) chopped maraschino cherries
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) almond extract
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Directions:
- Wash and rinse 5 BERNARDIN® Freezer Jars and lids or 250 ml mason jars and closures.
- Blanch, peel, pit and very finely chop peaches (do not crush). Measure 3 -1/2 cups (875 ml).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peaches (3 ½ cups), the lemon juice, the cherries and the almonds with the sugar or SPLENDA®. Stir together until sugar dissolves:let stand 10 minutes.
- Gradually stir in the contents of the Freezer Jam Pectin into the fruit mixture until dissolved. Stir 3 minutes.
- Ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/2 inch (1 cm) headspace. Wipe jar rims removing any residue. Apply lids tightly. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks, freeze up to 1 year, or serve right away.
Notes & Tips
Note:SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener may be substituted for the granulated sugar. Use the same quantity of SPLENDA® as directed for granulated sugar. Other artificial sweeteners are not suitable substitutes.