Nectarine Jam

    Wash fruit and drain well. Halve, remove the stones and cut into thin slices. Tie the stones in a muslin bag.

    Place the fruit, stones, lemon juice, rind and water in a saucepan. Bring to the boil and simmer until the fruit is soft. Stir in the sugar, keeping the temperature low until all the sugar is dissolved. Increase the temperature, stirring continuously, (as the mixture has a tendency  to stick to the saucepan) until the setting point has been reached.

    Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal immediately.

Makes 5 cups.