Description
This easy homemade Peach Jam is a delightful way to capture the essence of summer in a jar. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a sweet and flavorful spread that enhances everything from breakfast toast to desserts. In just 15 minutes of prep time, your kitchen will be filled with the delicious aroma of ripe peaches simmering away. This versatile jam can be enjoyed on its own, paired with cream cheese and crackers, or even drizzled over ice cream for a refreshing treat. Plus, it stores well in your fridge or freezer, making it perfect for enjoying year-round or giving as thoughtful gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups peeled finely diced fresh ripe peaches
- 1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 and 3/4 ounce (1 box) SURE-JELL fruit pectin
Instructions
- Combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add the fruit pectin while stirring until fully dissolved. Boil for an additional minute.
- Use a potato masher or immersion blender to achieve your desired consistency.
- Ladle the jam into sterilized glass canning jars, leaving half an inch from the top.
- Allow to cool for about an hour before sealing and refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg