Peach Jam
Peach jam is a delightful summer spread that captures the essence of ripe, juicy peaches. Perfect for breakfast or as an ingredient in desserts, this homemade peach jam bursts with flavor and nostalgia. With just a few simple steps, you can create a vibrant jam that warms your kitchen and delights your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (1 jar) 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh peaches (peeled and chopped)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Wash and peel the peaches, then chop them into small chunks.
- In a large pot, combine the peach chunks, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it bubbles. Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Gradually add pectin while maintaining a gentle boil for another 5-10 minutes.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving headspace at the top. Seal tightly.
- Let cool at room temperature before storing in the fridge or pantry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- 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