Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful French Peach Jam Recipe. Made from fresh or frozen peaches and free from artificial pectin, this homemade jam offers a vibrant flavor that enhances breakfast spreads, desserts, and even savory dishes. Enjoy the natural sweetness of ripe peaches year-round, or gift it to loved ones as a heartfelt treat. With easy preparation steps, you can savor every spoonful of this wholesome delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds fresh or frozen peaches
- 3⅓ cups sugar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the peaches. Slice in half, remove pits, cut into quarters, and peel.
- Weigh the peeled peaches for accurate measurement.
- In a large jam pan, combine the peaches with sugar and lemon juice.
- Stir well and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, then simmer for 40-50 minutes until glossy.
- Remove lemon halves and blend the mixture to your desired consistency.
- Test for setting using the cold plate method; continue cooking if necessary.
- Prepare sterilized jars by adding a splash of rum in each lid to prevent mold.
- Fill jars with hot jam, seal tightly, and invert to cool upside down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg