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Peach Jam Recipe

Capture summer's sweetness with this irresistible homemade peach jam recipe! Made with fresh, ripe peaches and a touch of spice, this easy-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying homemade goodness in under an hour. Perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or using in your favorite desserts.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 834.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Peach Jam

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How to Make Peach Jam

  1. Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and chop 4 cups of ripe peaches into quarters.
  2. Roughly chop the peaches in a food processor or by hand into small pieces (about 1/4 inch).
  3. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 4 cups granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Stir over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  4. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil rapidly, stirring frequently, until the jam reaches 220°F (104°C) on a candy thermometer (this is the jell point) or shows signs of thickening, approximately 15-20 minutes. The jam will thicken further as it cools.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the jam stand for 5 minutes.
  6. Skim off any foam that has risen to the surface using a spoon.
  7. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  8. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on the jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude; consult a canning guide for specific instructions).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

838g

Fat

0g

Carbs

71g

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