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