Peach Jam (Pectin Method)
This foolproof peach jam recipe uses pectin for a consistency that showcases ripe peaches. With just a few ingredients, it's the perfect way to preserve this summer fruit staple.
Servings: 6 jam jars (about)
Equipment
- 6 jam jars
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups peeled and chopped fresh peaches (about 4 lb)
- 3 cups granulated sugar separated
- 1 box (1.75 oz) Sure-Jell less sugar pectin (see notes)
- ½ tsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel the peaches and slice them into quarters. Chop each quarter into small pieces and measure the fruit for 4 ½ cups total. Have 2 ¾ cups of the sugar measured out into a separate bowl so it's ready when it's time to add to the mixture.4 ½ cups peeled and chopped fresh peaches (about 4 lb)
- Cook the peaches: In a small bowl, combine the package of pectin and ¼ cup of sugar and mix together. Pour into a heavy-bottomed kettle with the peaches, butter, and lemon juice. Heat the mixture while stirring. Allow the mixture to come to a rolling boil, which is a boil that does not cease when stirring, 8-12 minutes. When the peach mixture is at a rolling boil, add the remaining 2 ¾ cups of sugar. Allow the mixture to come back up to a rolling boil. Once boiling, time it for exactly 1 minute.3 cups granulated sugar, 1 box (1.75 oz) Sure-Jell less sugar pectin (see notes), ½ tsp unsalted butter, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Fill the jars: Ladle the peach jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch of headspace. Clean off the rim of each jar to ensure none of the jam interferes with the jar's sealing. Place a prepared lid and ring on each jar. Tighten to fingertip tightness.
- Water bath the jars: Lower the jars into a prepared water bath canner fitted with a rack. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Then, remove the jars from the canner and set them on a cooling rack. The jars should seal quickly. Allow them to cool for 12 hours before checking the seals.
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Notes
Food safety tip – Home canning is safest when you follow research-tested recipes and proper processing times. Improper canning can risk botulism. New to canning? See my Canning 101 Guide and consult the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning.
This recipe uses Sure-Jell for recipes with less sugar. This means that the Sure-Jell has been formulated specifically for use with recipes that require less sugar. If you want to use the original Sure-Jell, use 4 cups of peaches and 5 ½ cups of granulated sugar rather than the amounts listed above. See Sure-Jell's recipe for specifics.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 27kcal