Description
Peach jam is a delightful way to savor summer all year round. This homemade peach jam recipe captures the essence of ripe peaches, harmoniously balanced with sugar and a hint of lemon juice for a sweet-tangy treat that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. Spread it on toast, pancakes, or use it as a topping for cheesecakes—this vibrant jam is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) pectin
Instructions
- Wash and peel the peaches, then dice them into small chunks.
- In a large pot, mix diced peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Place the pot over medium heat; bring to a boil while stirring frequently.
- Once boiling, sprinkle in pectin according to package instructions. Stir until dissolved.
- Drop a spoonful of jam on a cold plate; if it holds its shape after cooling, it’s ready.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars while warm and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg