Pare and quarter the peaches,
put ΒΌ lb sugar to one quart of water
when the syrup boils put in the peaches
boil a few minutes
or until the peaches become clear,
have jam Jars well heated and
pour in the fruit
put on the covers
screwed as tight as possible,
be sure to put on the covers
as soon as the Jars are full and quite hot.
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