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Peach jam in an open jar with peaches next to it . Toast on a white plate with jam on it

Peach Jam – Easy Homemade Recipe for Fresh Summer Flavor

Capture the taste of sweet summer sunshine with this easy Homemade Peach Jam! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this golden, flavorful jam is perfect for slathering on toast, spooning over biscuits, or even tucking into gift baskets. If you love canning fresh summer fruit, this recipe is a must-make!
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine American/Southern
Servings 8 1/2 pints
Calories

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pounds Fresh ripe peaches 4 cups diced
  • 3 Tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 7 Cups granulated sugar divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter to reduce foam
  • 1 pouch Sure Jell Premium liquid fruit pectin see notes

Instructions
 

  • Peel and dice peaches . Put the in a mixing bowl with a 1/2 cup sugar and the lemon juice . Stir well and allow to sit for 45 minutes to an hour .
    Peaches diced up in a measuring cup with sugar making their own syrup covered with plastic wrap , making peach jam
  • Either run the peaches through a food processor or use a potato masher the smash the peaches . I pulsed mine a few times in the food processor leaving nice sized chunks
    Running peaches through a food processor for peach jam
  • Transfer the peach mixture into a large cooking pot allowing enough room for it to double in size
    Peach puree in a large pot making peach jam
  • Add remaining sugar to the pot and bring to a boil . Stirring to make sure the sugar dissolves and make sure it doesn't scorch .
    adding sugar to the peach puree in a large pot for peach jam
  • Once the mixture comes up to a boil that can't be stirred down cook for 5 minutes stirring continuously. Add the butter to prevent foam from forming
    Peach Jam cooking in a large pot
  • After 5 minutes of cooking add the pectin . Bring back to a boil and cook for another 5 minutes .
    Adding the liquid pectin to the peach mixture for Peach Jam
  • Add the jam to sterilized jars leaving 1/4-1/2 inch head space
    Adding the peach Jam to jars
  • Wipe the rims with vinegar and place the lids on finger tight
    Wiping the rims of the jars of peach jam with vinegar .
  • Submerge the jars into boiling water , covering at least 2 inches over the top . Set the timer for 10 minutes
    Peach jam in a hot water bath
  • Carefully remove the jars. Place the jars in the upright position and do not disturb for about 24 hours . You will hear the jars ping as they seal . Sealed jars are shelf stable for 18 months -2 years
    Peach jam fresh out of the water bath cooling .
  • This is wonder on a biscuit or piece of toast .
    Peach jam spread of two pieces of sour dough toast

Notes

I used 1 pouch of fruit pectin but if you want a more firm jam you can use 2 pouches
Tap HERE to see how I peel peaches 
Tap HERE to see an easy way to pit peaches 
Keyword Homemade peach jam, How to make peach jam, Peach Jam
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