Homemade Peach Jam
A delightful homemade peach jam recipe that captures the essence of summer and is perfect for toasting or gifting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peaches (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare your peaches by peeling and dicing them. If needed, blanch them to loosen the skin.
- Combine the diced peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium pot and stir. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Cook the mixture on medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Boil for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Test for doneness by placing a spoonful of jam on a cold plate; if it holds its shape, it’s ready!
- Jar the jam into sterilized jars and cool at room temperature before sealing.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or follow canning guidelines for long-term preservation.
Notes
For variations, try adding spices, infusing with vanilla, or mixing in other fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 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
Keywords: peach jam, homemade jam, fruit preserves, summer recipes