Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- 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.
- Combine ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well.
- 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.
- Boil for 1 minute: Once at a rolling boil, boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim: Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Ladle into jars: Ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
- 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).
- 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.
