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Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to 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.
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Drain well before filling.
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Peel and pit peaches.
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Finely chop or grind fruit.
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Measure exactly 4-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-quart saucepot.
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Stir in lemon juice.
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Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar (from the measured amount in the bowl) and pectin in small bowl.
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Add to fruit in saucepot; mix well.
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Add butter to reduce foaming.
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Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
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Stir in remaining 2-3/4 cups sugar.
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Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
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Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops.
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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.
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Lower rack into canner.
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(Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches.
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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.
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(If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
