Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade Southern-style peach jam, enhanced with cinnamon and lemon, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh peaches, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare the jars and lids by sterilizing them in boiling water.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the fruit pectin and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Pour the hot jam into the prepared jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
- Seal the jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 5-10 minutes.
- Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Notes
- Ensure peaches are ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the peaches.
- Store opened jars in the refrigerator and consume within a few weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg