Description
Fresh peach jam is a sweet, tangy, and vibrant homemade preserve made from ripe peaches, perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or using as a glaze for savory dishes. Simple to make and highly versatile, it’s ideal for preserving summer’s bounty and customizing with creative flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled, pitted, and chopped fresh peaches
- 3 cups granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup for a healthier option)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 packet powdered pectin
- Optional: vanilla extract, cinnamon, or a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and chop the peaches into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan, combine peaches, lemon juice, and pectin.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Gradually add sugar, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Skim off foam and ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
- Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Cool and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.
Notes
- Use ripe, juicy peaches for best flavor.
- For less sweetness, reduce sugar or use low-sugar pectin.
- Add jalapeños, herbs, or berries for creative variations.
- Can be made without canning refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Gluten-free unless cross-contamination occurs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiments / Preserves
- Method: Stovetop + Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: ~50
- Sugar: ~13g
- Sodium: ~0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~13g
- Fiber: ~0.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg