Quick & Easy Peach Jam
This recipe makes a delicious peach jam in minutes! Perfect for busy schedules, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and effort.
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Half-pint jars
- Jar lids and rings
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups Peeled and sliced ripe peaches (about 2 pounds)
- 3 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup Lemon juice
- 1 1-ounce package Liquid pectin
- 1 cup Water for blanching peaches (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and slice peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces. (Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds then ice water for easier peeling).
- Combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a large saucepan.
- Stir in the liquid pectin.
- Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. A full rolling boil is a boil that cannot be stirred down.
- Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat, skim off foam, and ladle hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims, add lids and rings, and tighten fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude) for longer shelf life, or refrigerate and use within 2-3 weeks.
- Cool completely. Sealed jars will make a popping sound. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark, dry place.
Notes
For a thicker jam, use a low-sugar pectin. Adjust sugar to your preference. Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for variations.