Jan’s Berry Peach Jam

Don’t waste summer fruits when they make the most delicious jams. You can control the amount of sugar or if you prefer use a lower calorie sweetener.  If your fruit has become very ripe you may omit the sugar all together. 

Ingredients

• 2-3 Cups of Leftover Berries, Peaches and Grapes
• ½ Cup of Sugar
• Zest of a Half of Lemon

Instructions

1. Chop the peaches, discard the pit
2. Add the berries and grapes and peaches to a small saucepan with cover
3. Add the sugar
4. Cook on medium heat until the fruit starts to break down stirring frequently
5. Reduce the heat and cook on low for approximately an hour
6. Stir and mash the fruit on the sides of the pan occasionally
7. Add the lemon zest
8. Let it cool for one hour
9. Add to Mason Jars and store in the fridge for up to 3 days
10. Or freeze for up to 3 months

Serve on toast
On top of goat cheese
or you can mix it in some prepared barbecue sauce for grilling chicken or pork