Nectarine Jam

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Not as mild as peaches - just a little more tart. When done, it's a pretty rosey color. No pectin needed, so it's lower in sugar. Natural pectin is in the nectarine peel... So do not peel them. If you must peel them - you will have to add pectin to the recipe (and more sugar).

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Steps

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Cook all ingredients at a very mild boil for 30-minutes.

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At this point you can add optional spices of your choice such as 1 teaspoons cinnamon , almond extract , or ground ginger , or 1 tblsp.

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Brandy extract.

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Or any favorite combination.

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Cook for 5 minutes more.

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Skim foam off surface.

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Ladle into sterilized jars.

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Process in boiling water bath for 10-mins.

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Ingredients

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nectarines, sugar, lemon juice, spices