Homemade Peach Jam
A delightful homemade peach jam recipe that captures the essence of summer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Spread
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Ripe Peaches, chopped
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Wash and slice the peaches thoroughly. Cut them in half, remove the pits, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
- Test for doneness by dropping a spoonful onto a chilled plate to check the consistency.
- Sterilize your jars in a 200°F (93°C) oven for about 10 minutes.
- Fill jars with hot jam, leaving about 1/4 inch from the top.
- Seal and cool jars at room temperature.
Notes
Don’t hesitate to experiment with flavors, adding herbs or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, homemade jam, canning, summer recipes, fruit preserves