Description
Create delicious homemade peach jam with this easy-to-follow recipe from Gourmet Gusto. Preserve the sweet taste of summer with this delightful jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon pectin
Instructions
- Combine chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.
- Stir in pectin.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat. Skim off any foam.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe jar rims clean and screw on bands.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool completely.
- Check for seal. Store in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Ensure your peaches are ripe for the best flavor.
- Sterilize your jars and lids before filling for proper preservation.
- Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your peaches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling Water Bath Canning
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg