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Southern Peach Jam: A Step-by-Step Guide Recipe

Southern Peach Jam: A Step-by-Step Guide Recipe


  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 6 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy the taste of summer all year round with this delightful Southern Peach Jam. Made with ripe peaches, sugar, and a hint of lemon, this jam is bursting with flavor and perfect for spreading on toast, biscuits, or scones.


Ingredients

Scale

Ripe Peaches:

  • 4 pounds of ripe peaches (about 1012 medium peaches)

Granulated Sugar:

  • 4 cups granulated sugar

Fresh Lemon Juice:

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 12 lemons)

Vanilla Extract:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but highly recommended)

Fruit Pectin:

  • 1 packet of fruit pectin (optional, depending on your preference for thickness)

Instructions

  1. Sterilize Your Jars – Boil the canning jars and lids for at least 10 minutes to sterilize.
  2. Peel and Pit the Peaches – Blanch the peaches, peel, pit, and chop them.
  3. Mash the Peaches – Mash the peaches slightly for texture.
  4. Combine Ingredients – Mix mashed peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.
  5. Cook the Mixture – Bring to a boil, then simmer while stirring.
  6. Add Pectin (If Using) – Add fruit pectin for thickness.
  7. Check for Doneness – Cook until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Add Vanilla – Stir in vanilla extract for flavor.
  9. Jar the Jam – Ladle jam into jars, leaving headspace.
  10. Process the Jars – Boil jars in water bath for sealing.

Notes

  • For a variation, you can add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm undertone.
  • Make sure to label and date your jars for easy identification.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Preserve
  • Method: Boiling, Canning
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Southern Peach Jam, Peach Jam Recipe, Homemade Jam, Canning Peach Jam