Spicy Peach and Apricot Jam

Ingredients

• 6 medium peaches, peeled and pitted
• 8 medium apricots, pitted
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice
• 1 pkg (57 g) Certo Crystals
• 5 1/2 cups (1.375 L) sugar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) allspice

Directions

1. Finely chop peaches and apricots. Combine fruit with lemon juice and Certo in a Dutch oven.
2. Place Dutch oven over high heat. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and spices. Continue to stir and cook over high heat until mixture returns to a full rolling boil.
3. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir and skim foam for 5 minutes.
4. Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch (6 mm) headspace. Wipe jar rims thoroughly. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.