Super Easy Peach Freezer Jam
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5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
33 mins
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Servings
104 tablespoon servings
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Calories
36 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Super Easy Peach Freezer Jam
Description
This Super Easy Peach Freezer Jam uses ripe peaches diced finely to create a jam with fresh fruit texture and bright sweetness. By mixing the peaches with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and powdered pectin, the recipe achieves the right balance of sweetness and gel without extensive cooking. The mixture is briefly heated in a microwave to dissolve the sugar, then left to rest so the pectin activates and the jam thickens. This method preserves the vibrant peach flavor and soft fruit pieces.
The flavor is fresh and mildly sweet, with a slightly tangy background from the lemon juice. The texture includes small peach pieces suspended in a syrupy gel that sets well after freezing. This jam is intended for use straight from the freezer or the refrigerator after thawing, providing an easy way to enjoy peaches outside their season.
You can use this freezer jam on toast, biscuits, or as a topping for desserts. It stores conveniently in glass jars or plastic containers and does not require traditional canning methods, making it a practical option for home cooks who want homemade peach jam without the fuss.
The recipe calls for precise measurements of diced peaches and includes resting times to ensure the sugar dissolves properly, which helps the jam set correctly. Using lemon juice not only adds tartness but also activates the pectin for proper gel formation.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups sugar granulated white
- 4 peach see exact measurement for peaches below in step 3, large or 5 medium-size; ripe
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 3 ½ ounces powdered pectin 98g total (2 boxes of SureJell, each 49g
- 1½ cups water
Instructions
- Wash and rinse glass jars (or plastic containers) and lids in the dishwasher or with hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly.
- Cut the peaches in half from top to bottom. Remove the pit then slice each half into ¼-inch slices. Dice the slices into ¼-inch pieces or smaller. (I like to use my chopper for this. See post above.)
- Measure exactly 3 cups of the diced peaches into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add the sugar and lemon juice and stir well for 1 minute.
- Place the bowl in the microwave on high power for 3 minutes. (Mixture will not cook, but will become hot enough for the sugar to dissolve). Remove from microwave and stir well for another minute.
- Allow this peach/sugar mixture to sit for 1 hour, giving it a good stir after about 30 minutes.
- Take a taste to make sure the sugar is dissolved. If it still has a bit of a grainy texture, give it another 3-minute stint in the microwave then stir until sugar is well dissolved. (When the sugar is well-dissolved the mixture will actually deepen in color and lose it's "cloudiness". That's when you're ready for the next step.)
- Mix the 1½ cups water and pectin in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute, adjusting the heat so the mixture doesn't boil over. Add to peach mixture; stir for 3 minutes (no cheating!).
- Fill all the jars to within ½-inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers and cover with the lids. Let the jam stand at room temperature 24 hours or until nicely set. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. (If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.)
Notes
- Ensure to measure exactly 3 cups of diced peaches for best consistency.
- Resting the peach-sugar mixture for about an hour helps dissolve the sugar and activate pectin.
- If the mixture tastes grainy, microwave it briefly again to further dissolve the sugar.
- Use clean, sanitized glass jars or plastic containers and dry thoroughly before storing jam.
- This jam is designed for freezer storage, avoiding traditional canning.
- Makes about 6½ cups of jam, ideal for small batch preserving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 104tablespoon servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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