This homemade Peach Jam is the perfect way to preserve the summery flavors of juicy peaches all year long. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this sweet and tangy jam is easy to make and incredibly versatile.
Spread it on toast for a delicious breakfast treat, pair it with cheese for a savory snack, or use it as a glaze for meats or desserts. With its bright color and burst of flavor, this fresh peach jam can be used in so many different ways.
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- ❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- 📝 Ingredients you'll need
- 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
- 🥄 Step by step: instructions
- 👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
- 👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- 🧺 How to store leftovers
- ⌛ Make Ahead
- 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- 💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
- 📣 More peach recipes you'll love
- Recipes you will like
- Peach Jam
If you plan on making a homemade peach pie with some of your peaches, check out these tips on How To Store Peaches to keep them fresh until you have time to make it.
❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
- It's a great way to use up any overripe peaches before they go bad if you have an abundance of them during peach season.
- It doesn't matter if you get your peaches at the grocery store or your local orchard this is a great way to extend the shelf life of this summer fruit.
- No canning is needed so you don't have to worry about having a water bath canner or any other special equipment.
Jam making is one of the best ways to keep the flavors of summer fruit season in your kitchen year-round. Plus, if you ask me homemade jam tastes so much better than the store-bought kind.
📝 Ingredients you'll need
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations
- Peaches - I like to use fresh peaches for the best flavor. Frozen peaches can be used but I recommend that you thaw and dry them first.
- Sugar - Granulated white sugar or pure cane sugar works best in jam-making.
- Fresh lemon juice - Lemon juice will help balance out the sweetness and bring out the natural pectin in the fruit.
- Vanilla extract - This is an optional ingredient that can add a rich vanilla flavor to your homemade jam.
- Cinnamon - This is also optional however it will add a warm spice to your jam.
🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
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- Saucepan
- Potato masher or immersion blender
- Mason jars or canning jars
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🥄 Step by step: instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- To easily peel peaches, bring a large pot of water to a boil then add whole peaches for 45 seconds to 1 minute. Take peached out of boiling water and into the iced water for another minute. Skin will come off easily with a sharp knife.
- Dice peaches, then add to a large pot. Mix in lemon, then turn the heat to medium high.After 5-7 minutes you will notice juices releasing from the peaches and they start to soften. Mash some or all of the peaches to your preferred consistency.
- Add sugar and mix well, then turn heat down to medium.
- Continue to simmer for 25 minutes, keep stirring every now and then add flavoring of choice.Turn the heat off and wait for it to cool down. Pour jam into sterilized jars and refrigerate.
👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
Pro Tip: To know if your jam is ready or not place a white plate in the freezer to get really cold then take it out. Place some of your jam on the plate and wait for a minute. Check the consistency after a minute to see if it has thickened or not.
- I prefer to make jam with freestone peaches because they are easier to slice since the flesh is not attached to the pit.
- Look for fresh summer peaches that are slightly soft, without any bruises or blemishes on the peach skin.
- I like to serve some of this fruit jam on top of a bowl of vanilla ice cream for a great way to showcase the fresh fruit of the summer fruit season.
👩🍳 Variations to make it your own
- For a spicy peach jam, you can add a jalapeno that has been sliced to the jam mixture while it is cooking.
- If you want a bright citrus flavor to this basic peach jam recipe, add a little bit of lemon zest to the jam while it is cooking.
🧺 How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Store the jam in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 weeks.
Freeze - You can also freeze peach jam in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Just note that not all glass jars are freezer friendly, so make sure you check the label on your jars.
⌛ Make Ahead
One great thing about this easy recipe is that you can make it ahead because it tastes even better the next day. So, feel free to make this a day or two before you plan to use it.
🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
- Spread some of this easy peach jam recipe on one of these Buttermilk Herb Biscuits for a great breakfast.
- Or for a sweet treat you can also serve it over top of a scoop of this Condensed Milk Ice Cream.
💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
The difference between the two is the amount of time that they cook. Freezer jam is not cooked at all or is only cooked for a short time to help it keep the fresh fruit flavor.
You want to use hot jars for hot jam, and cold jars for cold jam. So, make sure that you allow the jam to come to room temperature before adding to your jars.
Preserves are made with larger chunks of fruit and are typically cooked longer to create a thicker consistency, while jam is made with smaller pieces of fruit and has a softer, spreadable texture. Both are delicious options.
📣 More peach recipes you'll love
- This Peach Cobbler is the ultimate summer dessert recipe. With a juicy peach filling and a flaky topping your family will love this sweet treat.
- Peach Iced Tea is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day, the combination of refreshing fruit flavor and tea makes a great drink for your summer parties.
- Peach Syrup is another great way to get peach flavors to your favorite summer drinks and desserts. It's also super easy to make.
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I hope you found this jam easy to make. It's not as complicated as it seems as long as you follow these easy step-by-step instructions. Leave a comment below. I'd love to hear what you think about this recipe!
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Peach Jam
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peaches 4 cups diced =750g flesh
- 300 g sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
- Optional: use any for flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or to your liking
Instructions
- To easily peel peaches, bring a large pot of water to a boil then add whole peaches for 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Meanwhile prepare a large bowl of iced water. Take peached out of boiling water and into the iced water for another minute.
- Skin will come off easily with a sharp knife.
- Dice peaches and remove pit then add to a large pot.
- Mix in lemon then turn the heat to medium high.
- After 5-7 minutes you will notice juices releasing from the peaches and they start to soften.
- Using a potato masher, mash some or all of the peaches to your preferred consistency.
- Add sugar and mix well then turn heat down to medium.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil then reduce heat further more.Continue to simmer for 25 minutes, keep stirring every now and then add flavoring of choice.
- Turn heat off and wait for it to cool down.
- Pour jam in sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Notes
- To know if your jam is ready or not place a white plate in the freezer to get really cold then take it out. Place some of your jam on the plate and wait for a minute. Check the consistency after a minute to see if it has thickened or not.
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