Bacon Peach Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
24 servings (2 tablespoons)
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Calories
56 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Bacon Peach Jam
Description
This jam begins by rendering thick-cut bacon until crisp, then cooking chopped onions in the bacon fat to soften. Diced, peeled peaches are added along with dark brown sugar, black pepper, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and optional bourbon. The mixture is simmered until thickened, with the peaches breaking down to form a cohesive jam-like consistency, glossy in appearance.
The resulting spread features smoky, sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors melded together, balancing rich bacon fat with the naturally sweet peach base. This jam works well as a topping for breads, cheeses, or meats, bringing a layered taste profile that enhances simple dishes.
Bacon Peach Jam can be refrigerated for up to a week when stored tightly covered. It’s best warmed or brought to room temperature before serving to highlight its texture and flavors. For a smoother texture, the cooled jam can be processed briefly in a food processor but retains charm with some chunkiness.
After cooking, the reserved bacon drippings can be strained and frozen in ice cube trays for future use to add flavor to other recipes.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds Bacon I use thick cut), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, applewood smoked
- 1 yellow onion chopped (about 1-1/2 cups, large
- 4 peach peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 3 cups, ripe
- 3/4 to 1 cup dark brown sugar (depending on how sweet your peaches are)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard whole grain
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Carefully remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pot and discard or save for another use.
- Return pot to heat, add onions, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Return bacon to the pot with chopped peaches, brown sugar, black pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and bourbon (if using). Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until jam is thick and glossy, about 30-35 minutes. (If your peaches are very juicy and throw a lot of liquid into the jam, this might take a little longer; continue simmering until thick.) As the jam cooks, use the back of your wooden spoon to break up the peaches. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- If a smoother texture is desired, transfer cooled jam to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times until you reach your desired consistency. Serve jam at room temperature.
Notes
- Store bacon peach jam tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Warm jam gently or bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
- After making the jam, strain and freeze leftover bacon drippings in ice cube trays for flavoring other dishes.
- For a smoother jam, process cooled jam briefly in a food processor, though chunkiness adds character.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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