Easy Breezy Summer Jam

1. 1

   When picking out the fruit you want to use, eyeball the amounts of whole fruit; you want to end up with 4 cups total of the fruit.

2. 2

   If using stone fruits (peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines) drop whole fruit into boiling water for about a minute, then plunge fruit into ice water until cool enough to handle.

3. 3

   Peel and pit fruit; roughly chop, then mash or pulse in food processor to desired texture.

4. 4

   Transfer to a 4- to 6-quart pot and stir in ginger and pectin.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for one minute, stirring.

6. 6

   Stir in sugar, return to boil, and cook for about 2 more minutes before removing from heat.

7. 7

   Ladle into sterilized jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.

8. 8

   Process in water bath canner for 10 minutes or place in freezer.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.