Homemade Peach Jam
Delight in the magic of summer with this easy homemade peach jam that captures the essence of ripe peaches in a jar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh chopped peaches
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Start by washing and peeling your peaches, then chop them into small pieces.
- Mix ingredients: In a large pot, combine your chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let it sit for about 30 minutes.
- Cook the mixture: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the peaches to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Mash and thicken: Once the peaches are soft, mash them to your desired consistency and continue to cook for another 10-20 minutes.
- Testing for doneness: Place a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it holds its shape, it’s ready!
- Canning the jam: Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and process them in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy: Let your jars cool at room temperature for 24 hours.
Notes
Feel free to customize your jam by adding other flavors such as mango, spices, or berries.
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: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, homemade jam, fruit spread, canning recipes, summer recipes