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Freezer Peach Jam

Freezer Peach Jam

Experience summer in a jar with this Freezer Peach Jam. It's sweet, vibrant, and incredibly easy to make, perfect for breakfast or as a delightful gift. Capture the essence of ripe peaches and enjoy this homemade jam all year round!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 96 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups peaches peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 2 pounds fully ripe peaches)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 4 ½ cups sugar granulated
  • 1 (1.75-ounce) box fruit pectin powdered, regular, not instant
  • cup water

Equipment

  • 6 half-pint containers

Method
 

  1. 1. Rinse 6 containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
  2. 2. In a blender, pulse 3 cups peaches about 5 to 10 times, or until well pureed.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, pour in the peaches and stir in 2 Tablespoons lemon juice and 4 ½ cups sugar until well combined. Let sit 10 minutes.
  4. 4. In a small saucepan, mix the fruit pectin and ⅔ cup water. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Pour over the peaches and stir. Let rest 3 minutes.
  5. 5. Carefully pour the jam into containers, leaving about 1/2 inch from the top. Wipe off the edges of the containers and immediately place the lids on top.
  6. 6. Let sit at room temperature 24 hours so the jam can set. Refrigerate 3 weeks or store in the freezer up to 1 year.

Notes

  • Storage: The jam will keep in the refrigerator 3 weeks or in the freezer up to 1 year.