Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful Quick Peach Jam recipe, made without pectin! Bursting with the juicy flavors of ripe peaches, this easy-to-make jam transforms your breakfast and dessert spread into a vibrant feast. In just about 40 minutes, you can enjoy a homemade treat that’s perfect on toast, pancakes, or even over ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, chopped (about 6 medium peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Wash the peaches thoroughly. Halve, pit, and chop them into small pieces.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir until mixed.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check consistency by placing a spoonful on a plate; if it holds shape when tilted, it's ready. If not, simmer longer.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars while warm and leave some headspace before sealing.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 57
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg