Description
Indulge in the taste of summer all year round with this French Peach Jam Recipe. This delightful preserve captures the juicy essence of ripe peaches and the zesty brightness of lemon, creating a spread that’s perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat on desserts. Made with all-natural ingredients and no artificial pectin, this jam is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it an excellent addition to toast, yogurt, or even grilled meats. Whether you’re treating yourself or gifting it to friends and family, this homemade peach jam is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds fresh or frozen peaches
- 3⅓ cups sugar
- 1 lemon (juiced)
Instructions
- Rinse peaches under cold water, pat dry, pit, and peel them before cutting into quarters.
- Weigh your peeled peaches to ensure you have the correct amount.
- In a large jam pan, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and squeezed lemon halves.
- Stir well and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 40–50 minutes until glossy and translucent.
- Remove lemon halves and blend the mixture until desired consistency is achieved.
- Test for doneness using the cold plate method; continue cooking if needed.
- Fill sterilized jars with hot jam, seal tightly, and store upside down for vacuum sealing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg