Homemade Peach Jam Recipe
This homemade peach jam recipe is perfect for capturing the luscious taste of summer peaches. Spread it on toast, drizzle over pancakes, or use as a delightful filling for pastries.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3.5 lb ripe peaches about 10 medium peaches
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup water
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 packet pectin 1.75 oz, fruit pectin
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Peel and pit the peaches, then finely chop them.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped peaches, lemon juice, and water.
- Gradually stir in the pectin until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar all at once, stirring constantly to dissolve.
- Boil hard for 1 minute, then remove from heat and skim off foam.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace.
- Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Notes
For best results, use fresh, ripe peaches. This jam can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a year.