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Homemade Peach Jam

Homemade Peach Jam: Taste Summer in Every Spoonful

Delight in homemade peach jam, capturing summer's essence with fresh peaches and a simple process.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Jam Base
  • 4 cups Fresh Peaches Chopped, preferably freestone
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1-2 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust based on peach ripeness
  • 1 box Fruit Pectin Follow package instructions
  • as needed cups Water Usually not necessary
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon For a warm flavor
  • 1 splash Vanilla Extract For a fragrant note
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For extra brightness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Jars
  • Chilled Plate

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Wash 3-4 ripe peaches, cut in half, remove pit, chop into small pieces.
  2. Mix chopped peaches with lemon juice, sugar, and fruit pectin in a large pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a vigorous boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until thickened, stirring frequently.
  5. Ladle jam into clean jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace; seal tightly.
  6. Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes for preservation.
  7. Cool completely on a towel or cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 14gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Use ripe freestone peaches for best flavor. Adjust sugar based on sweetness of peaches.

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