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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 equipment and yields a sweet and tangy spread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Spread
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large, heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Half-pint canning jars
  • Canning lids and rings
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Wash, peel, and slice the peaches. Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge into ice water for easy peeling (optional). Slice into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine the peaches, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well.
  3. Stir in the liquid pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. A full rolling boil is a boil that cannot be stirred down.
  4. Boil hard for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
  5. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  6. Ladle the hot jam into sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the rims clean.
  7. Place lids and rings on jars and tighten fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for altitude – consult a canning guide). Or refrigerate and use within 2-3 weeks.
  8. Cool completely. Check seals; sealed jars should not flex when pressed.

Notes

For a thicker jam, increase the cooking time slightly. You can also add spices like cinnamon or cardamom for extra flavor. Adjust sugar to your preference depending on the sweetness of your peaches.