Description
Homemade peach jam captures the essence of summer in a jar, offering a delightful sweetness perfect for spreading on toast or using in desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 packet pectin
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the peaches by peeling and chopping them into small pieces.
- Step 2: In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well and let it sit for about 30 minutes to release the juices.
- Step 3: Add the pectin to the mixture and bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Step 4: Once boiling, continue to cook for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring to sterilized jars.
Notes
- Choose ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: recipes
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (125g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: peach, jam, homemade, summer, spread