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Old Fashioned Peach Jam

Old Fashioned Peach Jam for Sweet Summer Memories

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This Old Fashioned Peach Jam captures the essence of summer with ripe peaches, perfect for spreading on toast or desserts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Period 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 8 half-pint jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Fresh Peaches Ripe, freestone varieties
  • 5.5 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and gelling
  • 1 package Powdered Pectin Use a reputable brand like Sure-Jell
  • 1/2 cups Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Optional to reduce foaming

Equipment

  • Large pot for sterilizing jars
  • Bowl for ice water
  • Heavy-bottomed pot for cooking
  • ladle
  • Jar lifter
  • Metal spoon for skimming foam

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Old Fashioned Peach Jam
  1. Begin by sterilizing your canning jars in simmering water for 10 minutes.
  2. Blanch peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cool in ice water, peel and crush them.
  3. Measure out 5.5 cups of granulated sugar and place it in a bowl.
  4. In a large pot, combine crushed peaches, lemon juice, and powdered pectin.
  5. Heat mixture on medium-high until it boils, then add sugar all at once and maintain boil for 1 minute.
  6. Skim off foam gently using a metal spoon.
  7. Ladle hot jam into prepared sterilized jars, leaving 0.25 inches of headspace.
  8. Process jars in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  9. Allow jars to cool on a towel-lined surface for 5 minutes, then leave undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours.
  10. Check seals after 24 hours; ensure lids do not pop back.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12g

Notes

Choose ripe, freestone peaches for the best flavor in your jam. Make sure to double-check sugar and pectin measurements for successful gelling.

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