Sweet and Sour Peach Sauce

1. Inspect seven 1/2-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.

2. Combine peaches, red onion, bell peppers, pineapple, lime juice, vinegar, tomato, jalapeno peppers, garlic, cilantro, and cumin in a large pot. Stir in pectin until dissolved. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add white and brown sugar; stir until completely dissolved. Return to a full rolling boil. Add butter to reduce foaming and boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Turn off the heat. Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.

4. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.

5. Remove the jars from the stockpot and allow lids to seal. If fruit floats to the top of the jars, invert for 5 minutes. Let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Cook's Note:

If any jars do not seal, reprocess them or store in the refrigerator.