Homemade Peach Jam
A delightful homemade peach jam that captures the essence of summer, perfect for spreading on biscuits or toast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups ripe peaches (about 8 medium-sized)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pectin (optional, for thicker jam)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Peaches: Peel the peaches, score an ‘X’ on the bottom, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath to remove skins. Slice into chunks.
- Mix and macerate: Combine peach chunks with granulated sugar in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook the Jam: Transfer mixture to a pot, bring to a gentle boil while stirring frequently for 10-15 minutes.
- Add Lemon Juice and Pectin: Stir in lemon juice and pectin, bring to a rolling boil for about 10 minutes.
- Test for the Right Consistency: Use the wrinkle test on a plate to check thickness.
- Jar It Up: Ladle hot jam into clean jars, leaving headspace, and seal with lids.
- Cool and Store: Let jars cool at room temperature to seal, then store in pantry or fridge.
Notes
Experiment with flavors by adding spices or other fruits. Fresh, in-season peaches yield the best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, homemade jam, summer preserves, fruit spread, canning