Description
A delightful and sweet peach jam that captures the essence of summer in every jar, perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Fresh Peaches, ripe and pitted
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 package Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Begin by peeling and pitting the ripe peaches. Then, mash them in a large bowl.
- Combine ingredients: In a large pot, add the mashed peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and fruit pectin. Stir gently to mix everything together.
- Bring to a boil: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Cook until thick: Once it reaches a boil, continue to cook, stirring regularly, for about 10-15 minutes.
- Jar it up: Carefully pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, using a ladle and funnel to avoid mess.
- Cool and store: Allow the jam to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or experimenting with mixed fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg