Peach Jam (Without Pectin)
Once peach season rolls around, it's time to make some peach jam (without pectin) to pair with your morning breakfast. This is the perfect recipe to make with in-season peaches or even frozen peaches during the winter.
Servings: 12 servings (¾ cup or 225 grams)
Calories: 48kcal
Equipment
- medium sized saucepan
- spoon
- chilled plate
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe peaches
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cut a small ‘X’ at the base of each peach with a paring knife. Boil peaches for 90 seconds, then place them in an ice bath until cool to the touch. Using a paring knife, peel off the outer peach skin. Roughly chop the peach flesh to a medium (½ inch or 1cm) dice.
- Heat chopped peaches, granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice over medium high heat in a medium sized saucepan until boiling.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring often, until the fruit has thickened. To test that the jam is thick enough, place a plate in the refrigerator until chilled. Place a small dollop of jam on the chilled plate. If the jam stiffens, it’s fully cooked. If liquid runs from the jam, it needs to continue cooking.
- Transfer jam to a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour until fully cooled.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 - 2 weeks.
Notes
Storage: Store the jam in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze it for up to 2 months.
For a smoother jam: If you prefer a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender to blend the jam immediately after it finishes cooking. This will break up any larger pieces of peach.
Prevent crystallization: As the jam cooks, dip a pastry brush in cold water and brush down the sides of the pan to help prevent sugar crystals from forming.
Don't overcook the jam: It will continue to thicken as it cools, so don't be tempted to keep cooking it. Instead, use the cold plate test to check if it's reached the right consistency before removing it from the heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
