Homemade Peach Jam Recipes

EASY HOMEMADE PEACH JAM RECIPE (NO PECTIN)

Steps:

• Add peaches and lemon juice to medium saucepan. Bring to boil over med-high heat, using a spatula or masher to crush peaches to desired consistency.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add sugar. Bring peaches back to a boil, stirring frequently.
• Continue to boil and stir, until peaches reduce and reach desired consistency. (Anywhere from 15 to 25 minutes - jam should stick to spoon when lifted and turned sideways.)
• Let the peach preserves cool, if you find the jam is not at the consistency you desire, you can bring the peaches back to boiling for about 10 minutes and then let it cool again.

EASY HOMEMADE PEACH JAM (NO PECTIN)

Steps:

• Bring the peaches and lemon juice to boil in a large pot over medium high heat. Use a spatula or the back of a wooden spoon to crush peaches to your desired consistency.
• Turn the heat down to medium. Add the sugar and bring the peach jam back to a boil, stirring frequently until it has reduced and coats the back of a spoon when you lift it and turn.
• With a ladle, spoon the jam into jars.
• This jam tastes great on freshly toasted bread.

FRESH SPICED PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Heat five 12-ounce jars in simmering water until ready for use. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Mix peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a large pot. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, until peaches are soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Mash peaches with an immersion blender or potato masher to desired size and texture. Return to the heat; continue cooking jam until thickened, about 10 minutes more.
• Pack jam into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean, damp cloth. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower in jars using a holder, placing them 2 inches apart. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 12 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that lid does not move up or down and seal is tight.

AUNT PATSI'S EASY PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Heat five 12-ounce jars in simmering water until ready for use. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil. Add peaches; cook until skin loosens, about 20 seconds. Drain and cool until easily handled. Peel, pit, and cut the peaches into chunks.
• Measure out 5 cups of peach chunks into the pot. Mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, peach gelatin, lemon juice, and almond extract; mix well. Bring to a rolling boil and cook jam for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Pack jam into hot jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean, damp cloth. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower in jars using a holder, placing them 2 inches apart. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, about 12 hours. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that lid does not move up or down and seal is tight.

PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil. Put peaches in the boiling water for just 1 minute or under. Take them out with a slotted spoon and place them in cold water. Peel and slice peaches. Discard peach pits. Put peaches into a large (wide-open) heavy bottom pot and add the sugar. Bring to a boil. Continue to boil mixture and stir frequently. Mixture will thicken in approximately 45 minutes to an hour. As mixture thicken, you must stir more frequently to ensure that it does not stick to the bottom of the pot. To test whether the jam is ready, place a cold metal spoon in the mixture and tilt. The jam should form a single stream.

HOMEMADE PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Peel, pit, and cut peaches into 1/2-inch chunks. Combine with 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. With a potato masher, mash into a coarse puree. Simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes.
• Stir in sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, about 15 minutes. (Test doneness by spooning some jam onto a plate; when you run your finger through it, a trail should stay for a few seconds.)
• Skim foam from surface; stir in fresh lemon juice. Let cool.