Description
Indulge in the taste of summer year-round with this easy French Peach Jam Recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe peaches, this homemade jam is crafted from just three all-natural ingredients: fresh peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. No artificial pectin is necessary! Perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or even gifting to loved ones, this delightful jam captures the essence of summer in every jar. Its vibrant flavor profile and simple preparation make it a must-try for both novice and seasoned cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds fresh or frozen peaches
- 3â…“ cups sugar
- 1 lemon (juice and halves)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry peaches; cut in half, pit, then quarter and peel.
- Weigh to ensure you have 2.2 pounds.
- Combine peaches, sugar, and lemon juice (with lemon halves) in a large jam pan.
- Stir well; bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes until glossy.
- Blend jam to desired consistency with a hand blender.
- Test thickness using the cold plate method; adjust cooking time as needed.
- Prepare jars by adding a drop of rum to inhibit mold growth.
- Fill jars with hot jam, seal tightly, and invert for several hours to cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg