Consider having a fire blanket in your kitchen, mounted on the wall where you can get to it instantly.
If a deep fat frying pan catches fire never throw water over it, if you have a fire blanket, put it over the pan.
Peel peaches. Pit, and grind or crush. If peaches lack flavor, add juice of 1 lemon. Combine sugar and fruit. Heat rapidly to full rolling boil. Stir constantly before and while boiling. Boil hard 1 minute. Remove from fire. Stir in fruit pectin. Skim and stir alternately for 5 minutes to cool jam slightly and to prevent floating fruit. The Household Searchlight