Ingredients
Scale
4 cups peeled, chopped ripe peaches
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel peaches (blanch if needed), chop, and measure 4 cups.
2. In a pot, combine peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes, stirring often.
4. Check thickness with spoon or plate test.
5. Transfer jam to clean jars and let cool.
6. Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks or freeze for longer.
Notes
Use ripe peaches for best flavor and natural sweetness.
Add spices like ginger or cardamom for variety.
To keep color bright, toss chopped peaches with lemon juice immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 48
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg