Peach Jam, or Marmalade

• Peaches, stoned and pared, 4 lbs.; ¾ hour.
• Sugar, 2½ lbs.: 2 minutes

The fruit for this preserve, which is a very delicious one, should be finely flavoured, and quite ripe, though perfectly sound. Pare, stone, weigh, and boil it quickly for three-quarters of an hour, and do not fail to stir it often during the time; draw it from the fire, and mix with it ten ounce