Description
This easy homemade peach jam requires just three ingredients—ripe peaches, sugar, and lemon juice—and no pectin. It's a delicious way to preserve the flavor of summer with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs ripe peaches (about 5 medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Peel, pit, and finely dice the peaches to yield about 2 cups. Optionally, leave the skins on for a rustic texture.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to release the juices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Test for doneness by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles when pushed, the jam is ready. Otherwise, continue simmering and test again.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to sterilized jars and cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use the blanching method to easily peel peaches.
- Frozen peaches can be used after thawing and draining.
- If the jam is too runny, simmer it longer to thicken.
- Reducing sugar may affect the jam’s texture and preservation.
- Clean, sterilized jars help ensure freshness, even for short-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
