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Quick Peach Jam Recipe

Quick & Easy Peach Jam

This recipe makes a delicious peach jam in under an hour! Perfect for beginners, it requires minimal ingredients and equipment.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Preserve
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups Peeled and sliced ripe peaches (about 2 pounds)
  • 3 cups Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 1 package (1 ounce) Liquid pectin
  • 1 cup Water for boiling water bath (optional)

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Half-pint jars
  • Jar lids and rings
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the peaches: Wash, peel, and slice the peaches into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Blanching in boiling water for 30 seconds then immediately plunging into ice water helps with peeling.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well.
  3. Add pectin: Stir in the liquid pectin. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. A rolling boil is a boil that cannot be stirred down.
  4. Boil for 1 minute: Once at a rolling boil, boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and skim: Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  6. Ladle into jars: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
  7. Seal jars: Place lids and rings on jars and tighten fingertip tight. For longer shelf life, process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude).
  8. Cool and check seals: Let cool completely. Sealed jars will have a concave lid. Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate unprocessed jars and use within 2-3 weeks.

Notes

Adjust sugar to your preference depending on peach sweetness. For a thicker jam, boil for a longer time. Always follow safe canning practices if processing jars in a boiling water bath.