Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled, finely diced fresh ripe peaches
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
- 1¾ ounces powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Add the diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and water to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium‑high heat, then reduce heat slightly and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Sprinkle in the powdered fruit pectin and stir until fully dissolved.
- Keep the mixture boiling for 1 minute, then reduce heat to low and stir for another minute.
- Mash the jam with a potato masher or use an immersion blender until you reach your desired texture (chunky or smooth).
- Ladle the hot jam into clean 8‑ounce glass jars, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top.
- Let the jars cool for 1 hour, then seal and refrigerate overnight so the jam can fully set.
Notes
- Adjust texture by mashing less for chunkier jam or blending more for a smoother result.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger for warm spice notes.
- Substitute plums or apricots for peaches for variation.
- For a sweet‑heat twist, stir in finely diced chili or a splash of bourbon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
