Homemade Peach Jam (Small-Batch): 1 Joyful Jar
This small-batch peach jam recipe is perfect for peak peach season. You’ll get a jar or two of sweet, spreadable jam without a big canning project.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 2 half-pint jars
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe peaches
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and pit the peaches. Cut them into chunks.
- In a large pot, combine the peach chunks, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the peaches soften and release their juices.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30-45 minutes, stirring more frequently as it thickens.
- Test for doneness by placing a small amount on a chilled plate; it should set.
- Pour the hot jam into clean jars, leaving headspace.
- Process in a water bath canner according to manufacturer’s instructions, or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For easier peeling, blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water.
- Adjust sugar to your sweetness preference.
- This jam is delicious on toast, scones, or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://savoryskies.com/homemade-peach-jam-small-batch/
