Peach Fig Jam

 

• 5-6 medium ripe peaches, pitted, peeled, and chopped (about 2 cups prepared fruit)
• 15 -20 ripe figs, stemmed and chopped (about 2 cups prepared fruit)
• 2 - 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1-2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice (for sweeter jam, use just 1 tablespoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 box Sure Jell no or low sugar pectin 

In a 4-5 quart heavy pot, heat the fruit, sugar, and lemon juice over medium flame, stirring, until bubbly. 

Bring mixture to a full rolling boil, add pectin and return to a full rolling boil for 2 minutes. Add almond extract if desired.  Place in jars, seal, and process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.  Makes about 4.5 to 5 cups of jam.