Cantaloupe Peach Jam

4 cups peeled chopped cantaloupe
4 cups peeled chopped peaches
6 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Combine cantaloupe and peaches in a Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 15 minutes or until there is enough liquid to prevent fruit from sticking. Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring well. Bring to a boil stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until thickened. Add lemon rind, and cook 3 additional minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam.

Pour hot jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to 1/4-inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in a boiling-water bath 5 minutes.

This recipe yields 6 half-pint jars.

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