Description
Enjoy homemade peach jam featuring fresh peaches and bright lemon juice. This simple recipe is perfect for spreading on toast or enjoying as a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces fresh peaches (1 ½ pounds), peeled, pitted, and diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1.75 ounces sure-jell powdered pectin
- 3 ½ cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and dice the peaches, then place them in a large pot. Use a potato masher or fork to crush the peaches until they reach your desired consistency.
- Stir in the lemon juice and pectin, making sure everything is evenly mixed.
- Set the pot over medium-high heat and stir constantly as the mixture heats up. Bring the peach mixture to a boil.
- Add the sugar all at once and stir until it’s completely dissolved.
- Return the mixture to a full rolling boil and let it boil for 1 minute, stirring the entire time to prevent sticking.
- Remove the pot from the heat and carefully skim off any foam that may have formed on the surface.
- Pour the hot jam into clean mason jars, leaving about ¼ inch of space at the top. Wipe the rims clean, then seal the jars with their lids.
- Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before storing them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the peaches are ripe for the best flavor.
Clean jars and lids thoroughly to prevent spoilage.
Jam can also be stored in the freezer for long-term preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg