Fresh Peach Jam: A Deliciously Simple Treat
Fresh Peach Jam: A Deliciously Simple Treat is a practical, flavor-forward fresh peach jam recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Storage: Unopened jars store in a cool, dry, dark place for up to 1 year.
Equipment
- skillet
- knife
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh ripe peaches approximately 3 lbs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice approximately 2 lemons
- 5 cups raw honey
- 1 pouch liquid fruit pectin e.g., Sure-Jell Certo
- Optional: ½ tsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Fill a canner halfway with water and bring to a simmer. Wash mason jars, lids, and bands in hot soapy water, rinse, and place in the simmering water to sterilize.
- Blanch peaches in boiling water for 45 seconds, then transfer to ice water for 1 minute. Score the bottom of each peach, remove the skin, pit, and finely chop.
- Place 4 cups of chopped peaches in a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and honey to the saucepan and stir to combine. If desired, add ½ tsp unsalted butter to reduce foaming.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly.
- Quickly stir in the liquid pectin. Return to a full rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
- Ladle the mixture into prepared, sterilized jars, leaving ⅛-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims and threads.
- Cover with 2-piece lids and screw bands on tightly. Place jars on a rack in the canner.
- Lower the rack into the canner so water covers jars by 1 to 2 inches. Cover and bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars using a jar lifter and place upright on a towel to cool completely.
- Check seals by pressing the center of the lid; if it springs back, the jar is not sealed.
Notes
- Honey is sweeter than granulated sugar; the original recipe called for 7 ½ cups sugar, which was substituted with 5 cups honey.
- If not canning, chia seeds can be used instead of pectin for storage in the fridge.
- Any peach variety works; bruised or blemished fruit is acceptable.
- Use a wide-mouth funnel to prevent spills when filling jars.
- Glass mason jars (16-oz or 4-oz) are recommended for storage and gifting.
- If not canning, chia seeds can be used instead of pectin for storage in the fridge.
- Any peach variety works; bruised or blemished fruit is acceptable.
- Use a wide-mouth funnel to prevent spills when filling jars.
- Glass mason jars (16-oz or 4-oz) are recommended for storage and gifting.