Peach Lavender Jam
Peaches go well with other fragrant flavors like rosemary, thyme, and basil it seemed perfect with the steeped lavender in water added to the sweet peaches.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried lavender flowers
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 4 cups finely chopped peaches (about 5-6 medium peaches)
- 2 tbsp bottled lemon juice
- 6 cups granulated sugar
- 1 pouch liquid fruit pectin
Instructions
- Place lavender flowers in a small bowl. Pour boiling water over flowers and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard flowers.
- Combine lavender liquid, peaches, lemon juice and sugar in a very large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a full boil over high heat and boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pectin.
- Ladle into hot, sterilized jars filling to 1/4" headspace. Wipe rims, add hot lids/rings and process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath. Makes 6 cups.