Easy Homemade Peach Jam Without Pectin 4 Ingredient Small Batch Recipe
A simple and quick peach jam recipe using only four ingredients without pectin, perfect for small batches and letting the natural fruit flavor shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peeled, pitted, and diced fresh peaches (about 3–4 medium peaches)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches by blanching them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water to loosen skins. Peel, pit, and dice into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Combine diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Place saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes until thickened and syrupy.
- Test jam doneness by placing a spoonful on a chilled plate; if it wrinkles and holds shape after cooling for a minute, it is ready. If not, continue simmering and test every 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to clean glass jars, seal tightly, and cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches for best texture. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Lemon juice is essential for natural pectin activation. For smoother jam, mash some peach pieces during cooking. Frozen peaches can be used if thawed and drained. Store jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
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