Description
A simple recipe for homemade peach jam using fresh peaches without added pectin. Enjoy the sweet, natural flavor of summer peaches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced ripe peaches (about 2 lbs)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and pit the peaches. Slice them thinly.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sliced peaches, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Stir well to combine. Let the mixture sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the sugar to draw out the juices from the peaches.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the jam thickens. This can take 30-45 minutes. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- To test for doneness, place a small amount of jam on a chilled plate. If it gels, it is ready.
- Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean and screw on the lids.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure your peaches are ripe for the best flavor and natural pectin.
- Sterilize your jars and lids before filling to ensure proper preservation.
- Adjust sugar to your taste, but note that sugar acts as a preservative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
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: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peach jam, no pectin jam, easy jam recipe, homemade preserves, fruit jam, canning, summer fruit