Peach Jam Without Pectin
This peach jam is a delicious, sweet spread that can be enjoyed on toast or biscuits. It has a chunky, spreadable consistency and a sweet, peach flavor. The lemon juice and zest add a touch of tartness that balance out the sweetness of the sugar. The vanilla and cinnamon add depth of flavor and make this jam irresistible. If you want to learn how to make peach jam without pectin, read on and I'll show you.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh peaches
- ⅔ cup white sugar
- 1½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the peaches to the pot and let them cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the skin starts to peel away.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches to a bowl of ice water. Once they are cool enough to handle, use your fingers to slip the skin off of the peaches.
- Cut the peaches into small pieces and remove the pits, then place them in a small saucepan.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon, to the saucepan and stir everything together.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until the peaches are very soft and the mixture is thick.
- Once the peaches have softened, mash them with a fork to break them into smaller pieces.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Carefully pour the jam into a clean jar and let it cool to room temperature. Once it's cooled, screw on the lid and store the jam in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 185IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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