Description
A simple and delicious homemade peach jam recipe using fresh peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. No pectin needed, just natural ingredients and easy steps. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or canning for later.
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
1½ cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Optional: fruit pectin (if you want a firmer texture)
Add-ins: ginger, jalapeño, bourbon, or berries
Instructions
Peel the peaches using the blanching method and chop them into small pieces.
Place the chopped peaches, sugar, and lemon juice into a large saucepan.
Use a potato masher to gently crush the peaches.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 25–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
To test doneness, place a spoonful on a cold plate and run your finger through it; if it wrinkles, it’s done.
Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
Seal and cool at room temperature or process in a water bath for long-term storage.
Notes
For added flavor, stir in 1 tsp vanilla or a pinch of cinnamon at the end.
This recipe yields a soft-set jam; for a firmer set, add 1–2 tbsp powdered pectin at the beginning.
Jam can be stored in the fridge for 3 weeks or frozen for 6–9 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Jam & Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade peach jam, peach jam recipe, small batch peach jam