Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful French Peach Jam recipe. Made from fresh, ripe peaches and minimal ingredients, this homemade jam is free of artificial pectin, allowing the natural sweetness of the fruit to shine through. Ideal for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or topping desserts, each jar is a taste of sunshine you can enjoy all year round. With straightforward preparation steps and the ability to customize flavors, this recipe is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned jam makers alike. Elevate your breakfast or snack time with this vibrant peach jam that makes for a thoughtful gift too!
Ingredients
- 2.2 pounds fresh or frozen peaches
- 3⅓ cups sugar
- Juice from 1 lemon (keep lemon halves)
Instructions
- Rinse peaches under cold water, pat dry, halve to remove pits, then cut into quarters and peel.
- Measure out 2.2 pounds of peeled peaches.
- In a large jam pan, combine peaches with sugar and lemon juice along with the lemon halves.
- Stir to mix and bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until glossy.
- Discard lemon halves, then blend the mixture to desired consistency using a hand blender.
- Test consistency using the plate method; continue simmering if necessary.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam and seal tightly.
- Turn jars upside down for a few hours to create a vacuum seal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 36
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose ripe peaches for optimal flavor. Adjust cooking time as needed based on your stove's heat settings. For added flavor, consider mixing in cinnamon or ginger during cooking.