Old-Fashioned Peach Jam
A delightful and nostalgic homemade peach jam recipe that captures the essence of summer, perfect for spreading on toast or jazzing up desserts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) pectin
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prep your peaches by washing them thoroughly and peeling them.
- Chop your peaches into small pieces to measure about 4 cups.
- Combine the chopped peaches, lemon juice, and water in a large pot.
- Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pectin and stir for 1-2 minutes until dissolved, then add the sugar.
- Boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Test for doneness using the cold plate test to check if it holds shape.
- Jar the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes to seal them properly.
- Cool the jars on a kitchen towel for 24 hours before storing in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Adjust sugar levels to taste. Can mix in other fruits if not enough peaches are available.
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, canning, nostalgic recipes