Description
Discover the joy of making your own peach jam with this Easy Homemade Peach Jam Recipe (No Pectin). Bursting with the fresh flavors of ripe summer peaches, this recipe captures the essence of the season in every jar. Whether slathered on warm toast, drizzled over ice cream, or used as a filling for pastries, this delightful jam is a versatile treat that everyone will love. With just three simple ingredients—peaches, sugar, and lemon juice—you can create a delicious homemade preserve without any artificial additives. Perfect for breakfast or as a thoughtful gift, this peach jam is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 pounds ripe peaches (peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks)
- 2 1/2 cups sugar (adjustable to taste)
- Juice from one lemon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the peaches and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Use a spatula or potato masher to crush the peaches to your desired consistency.
- Reduce heat to medium and add sugar. Stir frequently until it returns to a full rolling boil.
- Cook while stirring until the mixture thickens (15-25 minutes). The jam should coat the back of a spoon when lifted.
- Let cool; if needed, return to boiling for 10 minutes to adjust thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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