Description
Enjoy the sweet flavors of summer with this delicious homemade Peach Jam recipe. Made with ripe peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, this jam is perfect for spreading on toast or using in various recipes. Learn how to make your own peach jam and preserve the taste of summer!
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Peach Jam Ingredients:
- 4 lbs. fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Mash peach mixture: Combine peaches and lemon juice in a sauce pot. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, stirring often with a spatula, whisk, or potato masher to help break up the peaches.
- Bring to gel point: Add sugar, and stir well. Return to a boil, and cook for 20-25 minutes or until mixture reaches 220°F, stirring often. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and salt, and stir to combine.
- Add jam to jars: Pour peach jam into 6 clean and sterilized half-pint jars, leaving proper headspace. Seal with lid, and process using the water bath canning method. You can also refrigerate or freeze for short-term use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
