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Flavorful Peach Jalapeño Pepper Jam

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A quick and easy homemade peach jalapeño pepper jam with a perfect balance of sweet heat and fruitiness, ideal for charcuterie boards and entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 packet pectin (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop peaches into roughly 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups). Remove seeds and finely chop 2 jalapeño peppers. For less heat, remove all seeds and membranes. (15 minutes)
  2. Add peaches, jalapeños, 2 cups sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and grated ginger (if using) to a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often to dissolve sugar and prevent scorching. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently as the mixture thickens and peaches soften. (20-25 minutes)
  4. If using pectin, add it according to package instructions about halfway through cooking. Without pectin, simmer until jam thickens and reaches about 220°F (104°C) on a candy thermometer. To test, place a small spoonful on a cold plate; if it wrinkles when pushed with your finger, it’s ready.
  5. Remove from heat and let the jam sit off the heat for 5 minutes to thicken further.
  6. Carefully ladle the hot jam into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean, seal with lids, and let cool at room temperature.
  7. Refrigerate jams if planning to use within a few weeks. For longer storage, process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes and store in a cool, dark place.

Notes

Stir often during simmering to avoid burning. Use the cold plate test to check doneness. Seed removal controls heat level. For longer storage, process jars in a boiling water bath. Reheat gently if jam is too thick after cooling.

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Keywords: peach jam, jalapeño jam, spicy jam, homemade jam, charcuterie board, peach preserves, sweet and spicy jam

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