Homemade Peach Jam Recipe
Sweet, fresh, and bursting with juicy peach flavor, this easy homemade Peach Jam comes together with just four simple ingredients. Perfect for toast, biscuits, yogurt, desserts, or gifting, it's a delicious way to preserve the taste of summer.
Servings: 45 table spoons
Calories: 1800kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ripe peaches about 6–7 medium, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Wash, peel, pit, and chop the peaches into small pieces.
- Add the chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest to a large saucepan. Stir well and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes so the peaches release their juices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 25–35 minutes, stirring often until the jam thickens.
- Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate. Let it cool for 1 minute, then gently push it with your finger. If the surface wrinkles, the jam is ready. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes and test again.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully ladle the hot jam into clean sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch headspace.
- Allow the jars to cool completely before sealing. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks, or process in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Notes
- Use ripe, fragrant peaches for the best flavor.
- Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
- For a smoother jam, mash the peaches slightly while cooking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Properly sterilize jars if canning for pantry storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Potassium: 25mg
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 11g
- Vitamin A: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 3% DV
- Calcium: 0% DV
- Iron: 0% DV