The BEST Do-it-yourself Peach Jam

Completely sweetened and splendidly spiced jam with only a trace of cinnamon, Do-it-yourself Peach Jam has been a staple in our residence for about 15 years.

Yearly, I wait till we will order peaches by the case. Then I roll up my sleeves and set to work making and canning a 12 months’s price of scrumptious jam.

A number of years in the past, in regards to the time I began this web site, the summer season’s peaches had been very late attending to our space. They lastly arrived the day earlier than I used to be headed out of city. I used to be trying ahead to creating jam simply as quickly as they had been on the good stage of ripeness.

I glanced round in any respect my great peaches and panicked as a result of I knew they had been going to be well beyond good by the point I returned residence. I used to be on my technique to being dissatisfied; when Sean very casually informed me that he’d maintain it.

Now, I admit that jam making shouldn’t be troublesome. It’s really fairly simple. Nonetheless, it may also be time-consuming (particularly, when you’re not aware of all of it) and it’s not a easy factor to perform with three young children operating by way of the home all weekend.

I assured him that he shouldn’t fear about it, but when he actually wished to do it, I might set out the recipe and the jars for him.

Properly, I got here residence a few days later to 24 jars of peach jam. Completely sweetened and splendidly spiced jam with only a trace of cinnamon.

Did Sean actually wish to spend his time making jam this previous weekend? That’s uncertain. However he did it to make my life simpler and that makes each chunk of this scrumptious jam style much more scrumptious.

Once I first posted this recipe on the positioning in 2011, it was simply the picture of these jam jars. I’ve since up to date the submit with a video, and loads of step-by-step pictures. I hope it’s useful to you in your jam-making endeavors.

Peach Jam

Retailer-bought jams and preserves simply can’t examine with the style of the selfmade stuff and this peach jam is not any exception.

Nothing says “summer season” like biting right into a recent, candy, juicy peach on the good stage of ripeness. This jam manages to seize all that spectacular heat climate taste in a jar for consuming any time of the 12 months.

Peach Jam jam is phenomenal on all types of breads, muffins, and scones.

Toast a slice of Tender High Rising Gluten Free Sandwich Bread   or English Muffin Bread and unfold with a thick layer of peach jam for a candy technique to begin the day. Blueberry Bran Muffins and Peach Jam are one other nice breakfast pairing to take pleasure in along with your morning cup of espresso or tea.

Do you know it’s also possible to put peach jam in selfmade ice cream? I discovered this out after a contented accident with a jar of peach jam result in a shocking frozen deal with within the type of Strawberry Peach Jam Ice Cream. 

Methods to Make Peach Jam

There are such a lot of peach jam recipes on the market however this one is my go-to for a every day unfold. Like many recipes, it begins with loads of recent peaches, sugar, and pectin. Lemon juice provides each a tart taste and acidity that helps with the “preserving” a part of selfmade preserves.

I add only a contact of cinnamon or allspice to the recipe for the right quantity of spice. It’s sufficient to present this jam a touch of one thing particular with out completely overwhelming that unimaginable peach taste.

Once you serve this jam, don’t be shocked if you happen to’re peppered with questions on what that secret ingredient is that makes it so darn good.

Canning Peach Jam

It is a pretty customary and straightforward recipe for canning jam however, as I discussed earlier than, it’s time-consuming. Put aside a very good chunk of time for getting the jam ready and processed and ensure all of your tools is clear and able to go earlier than you get began.

For this recipe, I take advantage of the new water bathtub methodology of processing jars. You don’t want any fancy canning tools!

Don’t be intimidated if you happen to’ve by no means canned your individual preserves earlier than. It’s simple to study and a implausible talent to have in your toolbox. My pal Rebecca has a very good Canning Basics information right here with extra suggestions!

When you get began making your individual selfmade jam, there’s an entire world of recipes on the market so that you can discover.

Peach Jam Recipe

1. Kind and wash totally ripe peaches. Take away stems, skins, bruises, and pits. Chop peaches and add to a big pot.
2. Crush or smash the peaches. Add lemon juice and pectin; stir effectively. Place on excessive warmth and, whereas stirring consistently, deliver to a full rolling boil with bubbles over all the floor.
3. Add the sugar and spices and warmth once more to a full effervescent boil. Boil exhausting for 1 minute (set a timer), stirring consistently.
4. Take away from warmth; skim the froth off the highest. (We hold the froth within the fridge and luxuriate in it on toast for the following couple of days. I find it irresistible heat straight off the range as effectively!)
5. Pour instantly into sterile canning jars. Fill the jars to ¼ inch from the highest. Seal them and course of 5 minutes in a boiling water bathtub.

Habanero Peach Jam is a spicy sizzling pepper jam spin on this recipe that’s scrumptious on toast, crackers, and any which method you eat it. Cranberry Pepper Jam is one other candy and spicy selection that’s good to present as a present and luxuriate in your self.

Not all jams must be candy! Tomato Jam is a savory protect (with only a contact of sweetness from recent ripe tomatoes) that I particularly like to eat unfold on fluffy biscuits and cornbread. 

However if you happen to solely make one jam recipe in your life, this Peach Jam is a superb selection. Stuffed with fruity, peachy goodness and easy and easy to make, that is one recipe you’ll wish to make each peach season for years to come back. 

initially revealed 9/26/11 – recipe notes and pictures up to date 7/31/23