Peach Jam From Splenda Recipes

PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Wash, peel, pit and chop peaches-you want 10 cups.
• Place all ingredients in a large glass bowl and let stand for 1 hour.
• Transfer to a large stainless or enamel pot.
• Bring to a full boil.
• Boil for 25 minutes to reach the jell point-stir often and then constantly as the mixture nears the jell point.
• Remove and skim off foam.
• Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

PEACH JAM FROM SPLENDA

Steps:

• Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
• Fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover.
• Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.
• Place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer. Simmer until ready to use.
• Remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling.
• Combine 4 quarts of the water and lemon juice in a large bowl; set aside.
• Fill a Dutch oven 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil.
• Immerse peaches for 20 seconds or until skins easily peel away; remove with slotted spoon and plunge into ice water.
• Slip skin off peaches using a paring knife.
• Cut peaches in half; remove pits.
• Place peach halves in the water and lemon juice solution to prevent browning.
• Cut peaches into chunks; place in food processor.
• Process until finely chopped and measure exactly 3 cups of fruit.
• Combine peaches and 3/4 cup water in a large saucepan.
• Gradually add pectin, stirring until blended.
• Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat.
• Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat; add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener stirring until SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener dissolves.
• Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle hot jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of tops.
• Wipe jar rims and threads and cover with 2-piece lids.
• Screw bands tightly and place jars on rack in canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.)
• Cover; bring water to gentle boil and process 10 minutes.
• Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely.
• After jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
• Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
• Once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.
• Serving size is 1 Tbs.

NO SUGAR ADDED BLACKBERRY JAM (WITH SPLENDA)

Steps:

• Place blackberries in medium saucepan over medium heat and add lemon juice.
• Crush berries with a potato masher, or any other tool, until desired consistency.
• I like there to be big chunks of berries in my jam, so I only crush a little.
• Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a full boil.
• Blend Splenda and the Lite Pectin in a small bowl, then add to the berry mixture.
• Bring back to a boil, and stir slowly until Splenda and pectin have dissolved.
• Mix well and allow to simmer one more minute.
• Fill clean, hot jars with the jam, leaving about 1/4 inch space, and seal with two-part lids.
• Store jam in refrigerator.
• After opening, jam can be stored for two weeks, refrigerated.

NO-SUGAR-NEEDED PEACH JAM

Steps:

• BRING boiling-water canner, half full with water, to a simmer.
• Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.
• Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat.
• Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• PEEL, pit and finely chop or grind peaches. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared peaches into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
• Stir in water.
• Gradually add pectin, stirring until well blended.
• BRING mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir in SPLENDA® Granular.
• Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• LADLE immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads.
• Cover with 2-piece lids.
• Screw bands tightly.
• Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.).
• Cover; bring water to gentle boil.
• PROCESS 10 minutes.
• Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely.
• After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.).
• ADDED INFO 3/10/07.
• Great Substitute:
• Prepare as directed, substituting 1 thawed can (12 oz.) frozen white grape juice or apple juice concentrate for the 3/4 cup water.
• Makes about 4 (1-cup) jars or 64 servings, 1 tablespoons each.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving with White Grape Juice:
• 20 calories,
• 4g carbohydrate,
• 4g sugars.
• Nutrition Information Per Serving with Apple Juice:
• 15 calories,
• 3g carbohydrate,
• 3g sugars.
• Inversion Method:
• To use inversion instead of boiling water bath method, turn jars upside-down after bands have been screwed tightly.
• After 5 minutes, turn upright.
• Avoid improper lid seal by filling jars immediately with hot fruit mixture.

NO-SUGAR-NEEDED PEACH JAM WITH STEVIA

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Peel, pit and finely chop or grind peaches. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared peaches into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in water. Gradually add pectin, stirring until well blended.
• Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Cook exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in no-calorie sweetener. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.