Peach jam is versatile and can be a delicious topping to so many recipes. I love having it on hand to use whenever we need it. My kids love spooning this jam on top of French toast, drizzled over ice cream, or on warm homemade rolls right out of the oven.
What Does Peach Jam Taste Like?
Imagine fresh ripe peaches sweetened and made into a jam to enjoy on anything and everything. Your Grandmother may have spent hours making jam when you were a kid, but this peach jam recipe comes together in minutes. Delicious homemade jam has never been easier. With just a few ingredients, you can enjoy peach jam that tastes like you spent days on it. I love old recipes that have been simplified for our day because it makes time in the kitchen easier. You’ll love these quick cinnamon rolls, my 1-hour rolls, or this delicious key lime pie that doesn’t require any baking!
Peach Jam Ingredients
Peach season is the best reason to make this peach jam. Vine-ripened peaches are perfect for making a big batch of jam to freeze and use whenever you want throughout the year. It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients to make homemade peach jam, and you will be amazed at how easy it is!
Peaches: Fresh ripe peaches are a MUST! Simply peel, remove the pits, and dice the peaches. The sweeter the peaches are, the better the results.Lemon Juice: Lemon juice lowers the pH of the jam. It neutralizes the pectin and this helps with the setting of the jam. Granulated Sugar: Feel free to adjust the sugar to your liking. Just taste and adjust the sweetness before adding the pectin.Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract adds delicious flavor to the jam.Fruit pectin: Pectin is a thickener that helps your jam to set.
Making Homemade Jam
Peach jam is something we have on hand in our freezer or refrigerator at all times. So why not learn how to make it from scratch? Here are the simple steps to making the best homemade peach jam you have ever tasted!
Blend Slowly: Slowly pulse or blend the jam, then you can control how chunky or smooth you like your jam.How to Use Homemade Jam: Spread on toast, ice cream, milkshakes, as a fresh filling in thumbprint cookies, or in a crumb cake.Variations: Easy freezer jam can be made using any kind of fruit. If you like berries, then you should try my strawberry freezer jam!Shortcut: Use frozen fruit as a substitute for fresh fruit in this recipe. Just thaw to room temperature, then follow the recipe directions.Freezing: If planning to freeze the jam, make sure you leave space at the top of the jar for expansion during freezing.
In the Refrigerator: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one month. In the Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe, sealed container for up to one year.
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