Sweet Homemade Fresh Peach Jam Recipe You’ll Love
This fresh peach jam recipe transforms juicy peaches into a delightful spread that captures the essence of summer in every bite.
Equipment
- canning jars
- canner
- - Saucepan
- jar lifter
Ingredients
For the Jam
- 4 cups fresh peaches ensure they're ripe for that sweet, juicy flavor
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice brightens the jam and balances the sweetness
- 5 cups raw honey a natural sweetener that enhances the peach taste
- 1 pouch Sure-Jell Certo Fruit Pectin helps your jam set perfectly
Instructions
How to Make Fresh Peach Jam
- Prepare the Canner: Fill a canner half-full of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Wash the Jars: Clean mason canning jars, lids, and bands in hot, soapy water.
- Blanch the Peaches: Blanch peaches in boiling water for 45 seconds. Immediately transfer to ice-cold water for 1 minute.
- Chop the Peaches: Remove the skin and pits from the cooled peaches and finely chop them until you have 4 cups.
- Cook the Peaches: In a saucepan, heat the chopped peaches over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and honey.
- Boil the Mixture: Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Stir in the pectin pouch and boil for 1 minute.
- Skim the Foam: Remove from heat and gently skim off any foam on top with a metal spoon.
- Ladle into Jars: Ladle the hot mixture into prepared jars, leaving about ⅛-inch from the top.
- Process the Jars: Place jars on a canning rack in the canner, cover with water, and boil for 10 minutes.
- Cool the Jars: Using a jar lifter, remove the jars and allow them to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy your fresh peach jam on toast, pastries, or with cheese. Optionally add a sprig of mint for garnish.