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Peach Freezer Jam

Preserve your fresh peaches for delicious breakfasts, lunches and sacks. This is peach freezer jam comes together in less than 30 minutes! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Setting Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 18 mins
Servings: 40
Calories: 65 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ripe peaches (about 3-4 medium peaches, peeled, and pit removed)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  • 1 package no-sugar-needed fruit pectin (1.75 ounce package )
  • ¾ cup water
  • 4-5 drops orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and dry 6 half pint jars (or whatever jars you choose to use).
  2. Using a food processor or blender, pulse peaches until they are finely diced, but not completely mashed. You can do this by hand, but a food processor is usually much faster and doesn’t require as much effort. 2 cups ripe peaches
  3. Measure 2 cups of peaches and place in a large mixing bowl. Add in sugar one cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. 3 cups granulated sugar
  4. Stir in lime (or lemon) juice. Let sit for 10 minutes. 3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
  5. While peaches are sitting, prepare pectin. In a small pan over medium-high heat, whisk together water, pectin and food color, if desired. ¾ cup water, 1 package no-sugar-needed fruit pectin, 4-5 drops orange food coloring
  6. Bring pectin to a rolling boil and set timer for 1 minute. Stir constantly for 1 minute and take off heat. Do not cook for more than 1 minute.
  7. Add hot pectin to peach mixture and stir until sugar has dissolved. This should take several minutes.
  8. Pour jam into jars. Leave ½ inch of headspace from the top of the container. Cover jam tightly with a lid and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours before refrigerating or freezing.

Notes

  • Why does freezer jam have to sit out for 24 hours? This gives the jam time to set. Don't skip this step.
  • Storage Instructions: Refrigerate peach jam for up to 4 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.
  • If you have leftover freezer jam that you'd like to refreeze, you can do that! Do not store at room temperature on the shelf.
  • If you have leftover freezer jam that you'd like to refreeze, you can do that! Do not store at room temperature on the shelf.
  • How do I know if my freezer jam is bad? Look for any odd colors, mold or strange odors. If it has any of those signs, throw it away.
  • How do I know if my freezer jam is bad?
  • Why does freezer jam have to sit out for 24 hours? This gives the jam time to set. Don't skip this step.
  • This freezer jam is not meant to be run through a water bath canner, but to be frozen instead. If you want to can peach jam, look for a recipe specific to that.
  • Storage Instructions: Refrigerate peach jam for up to 4 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 1 year. Thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.
  • If you have leftover freezer jam that you'd like to refreeze, you can do that! Do not store at room temperature on the shelf.
  • How do I know if my freezer jam is bad? Look for any odd colors, mold or strange odors. If it has any of those signs, throw it away.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making about 40 servings, with 1 serving being 2 tablespoons of jam. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 65kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 16mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 25IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 40Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 65

% Daily Value*

Calories 65kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 16mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 25IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.