Description
Discover the joy of summer year-round with my mum’s delightful French Peach Jam Recipe. This easy-to-make jam captures the sweet essence of ripe peaches without any artificial pectin, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavors of fresh fruit. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or simply gifting to friends and family, this homemade treat is a must-have in your pantry. With only three simple ingredients—peaches, sugar, and lemon juice—you’ll be amazed at how effortlessly you can create this flavorful preserve. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you step-by-step toward a delicious result that elevates any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.2 pounds fresh or frozen peaches
- 3â…“ cups sugar
- Juice from 1 lemon (and lemon halves)
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by rinsing, halving, pitting, and peeling them.
- Measure the peeled peaches to ensure you have enough.
- In a large jam pan, combine the peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and squeezed lemon halves.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling, then simmer for 40-50 minutes until glossy.
- Blend the mixture to your desired consistency and check for doneness using the plate test.
- Sterilize jars and fill with hot jam; seal tightly and store upside down to cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg