Description
This Easy Homemade Peach Jam Recipe (No Pectin) is sweet, simple, and full of summer flavor. Made with ripe peaches, sugar, and fresh lemon juice, this jam is perfect for spreading on biscuits, toast, or as a gift from your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds peaches (about 12 to 14 medium), peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- Juice from one lemon
Instructions
1. Peel, pit, and chop the peaches into chunks.
2. Add peaches and lemon juice to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat while mashing the peaches to your preferred texture.
3. Lower heat slightly and add sugar, stirring well until fully dissolved.
4. Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil. Stir frequently for 15 to 25 minutes, until thickened and glossy.
5. Test the jam by placing a small spoonful on a chilled plate. If it wrinkles when pushed, it is ready.
6. Remove from heat, cool for 15 minutes, and transfer to sterilized jars. Seal and refrigerate or process for long-term storage.
Notes
Use ripe, firm peaches for best texture and flavor.
Start with 2 cups of sugar if your peaches are very sweet, then adjust to taste.
For a smoother jam, use an immersion blender halfway through cooking.
Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Jams and Jellies
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 0
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0