Sunnyland Peach Jam

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 8-9 Sunnyland peaches, roughly 6 cups diced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves (omit if you desire)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, on medium heat, combine the sugar, peaches, thyme leaves (if using)salt, vanilla, nutmeg and lemon juice. Stir it together while the peaches release their liquids and the sugar dissolves. Bring it to a boil.
2. Let the preserves simmer away for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring regularly until it starts to reduce and thicken.
3. To test if it is thick enough, use the a large metal spoon and check if it coats the back of spoon well.
4. Turn off heat and place in container to refrigerate over night then place in mason jars or jelly jars of preference.
5. Refrigerate or use boiling method for long term shelf storage.